A Diamond in the Desert by Jo Tatchell
Tatchell takes us on a tour of the city with an outlook that's part native, part critic, part wide-eyed traveler. The result is a truly original collage of perspectives and images, from a regal expatriate whose husband was one of the first Brits to settle in Abu Dhabi to young Emirati artists celebrating their newfound freedom of expression. A compelling piece of history told with an intimate narrative voice, A Diamond in the Desert is an eye-opening and often haunting perspective on just how much this fascinating city has changed--and, for better or for worse, how much it has stayed the same.
JO TATCHELL is based in London and writes on Middle Eastern culture for a variety of U.K. and U.S. media, including The Guardian. NABEEL YASIN, one of Iraq's most celebrated poets, is best known for the epic poem Brother Yasin. Since 1990 he has lived in the U.K. with his wife and two sons.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780802170798 |
| ISBN 10 | 080217079X |
| Title | A Diamond in the Desert |
| Author | Jo Tatchell |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Black Cat |
| Year published | 2010-10-05 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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