John seilern (10 Ergebnisse)

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 208 pages. 19.69x8.74x0.79 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 272 pages. 10.00x6.00x0.10 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 208 pages. 19.69x8.74x0.79 inches. In Stock.

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The reader of these stories will follow the author around the world. From Bangkok to Brixton, Capri to Cairo, Truro to Trinidad and Venice to the Vatican, they reflect his travels and mindset. Some have happy endings, many don't; all shine a light on the human condition and its varied stimuli: generosity and greed; decency and deceit; love shared and love denied. 'There could be no more apt title for this collection than Mixed Blessings. The world they describe is opulent: Gstaad, Mustique, Rome, Switzerland, Monte Carlo. But the people in these stories are not made happy by their vast wealth, their membership of privateclubs, nor their rare collections of furniture or ancient books: there's a scorpion's sting in every tale.John Seilern has reimagined Roald Dahl's Tales of the Unexpected for the White Lotus age. Just don't expect the fast cars, beautifulwomen and opulencein these pagesto bring anything other than bad fortune.' - Cressida Connolly, author of After the Party'These are very enjoyable stories from international high life written with great panache.' - James StourtonJohn Seilern's outstanding short stories evoke Stefan Zweig in their human sympathy, with a tinge of Roald Dahl in their narrative twists. - Philip Hook, author of Breakfast at Sotheby's.…

Buch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Istanbul, Buenos Aires, Mexico City, Hanoi, Delhi, Cairo: the author spent two months in each to explore, in search of man-made beauty still resisting the march of time: winding alleys, cobbled squares, shingled roofs and grand palazzi, which have somehow escaped globalisation and slipped through the tourist net. 'I was captivated by this book. It is concise, witty, unusual, honest and excellently contrived. It certainly deserves to succeed.' - Alexander Waugh, author of The House of Wittgenstein'I couldn't put it down. One of the best travel books I've ever read.' - Rupert Everett, actor; author of Red Carpets and Other Banana Skins and Vanished Years'John Seilern has orchestrated a valse noble et sentimentale in this vividly personal, and deeply sentient account of random journeys to several far-flung, diverse cities. their environs, their history, customs, and colour. Take it when going to any one of them, and keep it close at hand.'- Nicky Haslam, author of Redeeming Features and Folly de Grandeur.'A trip like none other. One would like to join him.' - Esther Vilar, author of The Manipulated Man'A highly readable account of the travels of a latter-day 'homme du monde'.' - Philip Hook, author of Breakfast at Sotheby's.'Trieste native and cosmopolitan writer John Seilern brings an eye for absurdity and a respect for ritual to this compelling tour in search of beauty past and present. Blessed with a vast network of relations dotted across the globe, he forms new friendships wherever he goes. A delight to read.'- Flora Fraser, author of Beloved Emma and The Unruly Queen.…

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