Misadventure in the Middle East
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Misadventure in the Middle East by Henry Hemming
Henry Hemming's extraordinary journey takes him from the drug-fuelled ski-slopes of Iran via some of the region's secret beaches, palaces, army barracks, police cells, nightclubs, torture chambers, brothels and artists' studios to a Fourth of July party with American GIs in one of Saddam's former palaces.
A once-in-a-lifetime journey, full of youthful ebullience and idealism, but self-aware and brave too-- Colin Thubron, author of Shadow of the Silk Road and The Lost Heart of Asia
A well written tale of artistic sincerity and youthful bravura. -- Nigel Tisdall * The Telegraph *
Misadventure in the Middle East is an engaging and highly readable account of a life-changing experience. * Wanderlust *
Hemming offers a refreshing innocence and openness, a voracious appetite for experience and encounter that makes him an honest and empathetic writer. He is funny with it. This is unusual and entertaining. Hemming is a fresh new voice, idealistic, engaging and human. -- Justin Marozzi * The Spectator *
The brilliantly-written account of a daring journey, by turns hilarious and poignant, and a timely antidote to current misconceptions about the Middle East. Essential reading. -- Jason Elliot, author of Mirrors of the Unseen and An Unexpected Light
A fantastic journey, full of surprising incidents and exciting encounters, in which you never know where the travellers will end up next. High-spirited and often amusing, Hemming’s book also grapples with some of the big issues in the Middle East today. -- Nicholas Jubber, author of The Prester Quest and winner of the Dolman Best First Travel Book Award
Hemming's insights and observations on crossing borders and boundaries - whether physical or in the mind - make him an ideal guide. We need more ambassadors like this. * Emel - The Muslim Lifestyle Magazine *
Misadventure in the Middle East is more than a gripping story of a dangerous expedition. It is a journey of self- discovery and an exploration of what it is to be an artist in a fractured world. -- John Mole, author of It’s All Greek To Me! and Mind Your Manners
A well written tale of artistic sincerity and youthful bravura. -- Nigel Tisdall * The Telegraph *
Misadventure in the Middle East is an engaging and highly readable account of a life-changing experience. * Wanderlust *
Hemming offers a refreshing innocence and openness, a voracious appetite for experience and encounter that makes him an honest and empathetic writer. He is funny with it. This is unusual and entertaining. Hemming is a fresh new voice, idealistic, engaging and human. -- Justin Marozzi * The Spectator *
The brilliantly-written account of a daring journey, by turns hilarious and poignant, and a timely antidote to current misconceptions about the Middle East. Essential reading. -- Jason Elliot, author of Mirrors of the Unseen and An Unexpected Light
A fantastic journey, full of surprising incidents and exciting encounters, in which you never know where the travellers will end up next. High-spirited and often amusing, Hemming’s book also grapples with some of the big issues in the Middle East today. -- Nicholas Jubber, author of The Prester Quest and winner of the Dolman Best First Travel Book Award
Hemming's insights and observations on crossing borders and boundaries - whether physical or in the mind - make him an ideal guide. We need more ambassadors like this. * Emel - The Muslim Lifestyle Magazine *
Misadventure in the Middle East is more than a gripping story of a dangerous expedition. It is a journey of self- discovery and an exploration of what it is to be an artist in a fractured world. -- John Mole, author of It’s All Greek To Me! and Mind Your Manners
Henry's art book got some wonderful review coverage including a wonderful quote from Michael Palin. He is extremely well-connected and has written articles for Islamica, Resurgence, Nomad and The Middle East and now works in a cramped Hackney studio.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781857883954 |
| ISBN 10 | 1857883950 |
| Title | Misadventure in the Middle East |
| Author | Henry Hemming |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | John Murray Press |
| Year published | 2007-03-01 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Dolman Best Travel Book of the Year Award 2008 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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