The poignant story of one man, it is also a story of stunning universality?and an altogether luminous work. This is a story of eight days in 1958 Tehran. Comic-book novel about the life of her Iranian uncle and noted musician. du vendeur SKU1033265. According to Satrapi’s family’s tale, Nasser-Ali lies in bed and dies after his dreams of falling in love are thwarted by his aspiration to become a famous violinist. The spine remains undamaged. First American Edition; First Printing. 1st American edition. 4. Very Fine/Very Fine in all respects. After falling in love, Nassar-Ali proposes to Irane and she accepts. But the internal struggle of a Great Artist isolated from family is a worthwhile read. Etat : Good. . NEW YORK: Pantheon (2006). She delivers this tremendous story about life and death, and the fear and courage both require, with her trademark humour and insight. 2. Etat : Fine. [Satrapi’s] is a voice calling out to the rest of us, reminding us to embrace this child’s fervent desire that human dignity reign supreme.” ––Los Angeles Times“Cause for celebration . May show signs of wear, highlighting, writing, and previous use. In a vision of the future his eldest daughter Lili marries a man her mother approves of, divorces him, and then has a passionate affair with an actor. du vendeur 21345. Last Word Books Nassar-Ali met Irane when he was studying the violin and was told by his teacher that while his technique was beautiful, his music lacked soul. First Edition. Possible clean ex-library copy, with their stickers and or stamp(s). A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. In the midst of his attempts to die, Faranguisse, finally concerned, cooks Nasser-Ali his favourite dish of chicken with plums. 25. Plus d'informations sur ce vendeur Mint new copy of 1st. du vendeur 34096, Description du livre Pantheon Books, New York, 2006. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. As the novel progresses, Satrapi's drawings become more expressive and surreal, adding more decorative touches. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less. The spine remains undamaged. Chicken with Plums de Satrapi, Marjane et d'autres livres, articles d'art et de collection similaires disponibles sur AbeBooks.fr. du vendeur G0375424156I3N00. Comes with mylar jacket protector. I don't think I ever read a whole book w. I've been meaning to read this for so long and finally have, in the most unexpected of situations. . Etat : New. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. I liked the author's less personal tone here but I did not feel more sympathy for the main character at the book's end than when I started it. --"Time.com" "Subversive . (Tiverton, RI, Etats-Unis), Description de l'article : Pantheon, 2006. Does anyone has the quote about romeo and juliet that his teacher tells him? [9] The Los Angeles Times said the tone and style lacked coherence, moving from "fairy tale to sitcom grotesquerie, silent comedy to Expressionist chiaroscuro. Very Fine/Very Fine in all respects. I came to reading this short graphic novel via a circuitous route: I first saw the film the author co-directed based on it, because I like the actor who played the brother. All of our books with dust-jackets are shipped in fresh, archival-safe mylar protective sleeves. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of, Published This one is not long at all - in fact, I read the whole thing in less than an hour's time. The author relates the story of her great-uncle, Nasser Ali Khan, one of Iran's most acclaimed musicians, who discovers that his beloved instrument has been irrevocably damaged and renounces the world, its pleasures, and life itself. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good. As in her three previous novels, Satrapi portrays brilliantly funny and resolute characters. --"The Miami Herald " "Tantalizing . Hardcover. du vendeur 34097. 1st edition, 1st printing with full number line. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Editeur : Pantheon, 2009 Persepolis: The Story of an Iranian Childhood, Praise for "Persepolis "and "Persepolis 2 " "A mighty achievement [and] an inspiring coming-of-age story." Vendeur : Hardcover in purple illus boards, orange/balck illus die-cut jacket. His beloved tar has been broken. At ThriftBooks, our motto is: Read More, Spend Less. Etat : Very Good. The original French-language version was published in France in 2004 and the English version was translated by Anjali Singh and published by Pantheon Books in 2006 (ISBN 0375424156), followed by a softcover version in 2009 (ISBN 0375714758). Etat de la jaquette : near fine. bottom right corner slightly dented. He tries to find a new tar, but is always disappointed in the quality. Try. 1st Edition. Over the course of the week that follows, his family and close friends attempt to change his mind, but Nasser Ali slips further and further into his own reveries: flashbacks and flash-forwards (with unexpected appearances by the likes of the Angel of Death and Sophia Loren) from his own childhood through his children?s futures. Nothing worth living for, surely. | Contacter le vendeur Book. N° de réf. 1st American edition. Vendeur : All books shipped in well padded boxes with bubblewrap. book. 9.40 X 6.50 X 0.70 inches; 96 pages. Etat : Fine. Description de l'article : Pantheon Books, New York, 2006. 5. Brokenhearted, Nasser Ali Khan decides that life is no longer worth living. Sadly, other tars, no matter how expensive, fail to satisfy him and he therefore decides life is not worth living and lies down waiting to die. Hardcover. N° de réf. Mint new copy of 1st. This is the story of the ei. First Edition. Former Library book. Advance Reader's Edition. N° de réf. Jay Weissberg wrote in Variety that "The same winning balance of seriousness and humor that made Persepolis such a hit works equally well in Chicken With Plums", and elaborated: "What Satrapi and Paronnaud have really achieved is an evocation of a lost world, much as they did in Persepolis. Pantheon, U.S.A. N° de réf. This is a story of eight days in 1958 Tehran. Not an ex-library copy. --"Baltimore Sun" "One of the freshest and most original memoirs of our day. See 1 question about Chicken with Plums…, Chicken with Plums by Marjane Satrapi - 4 stars. Publisher: Pantheon Books, New York, 2006.First Edition, First Printing. Pistil Books Online, IOBA Etat : Very Good. It also analyses reviews to verify trustworthiness. What a simple and brilliant story. Random House USA Inc, United States, New York. N° de réf. Etat de la jaquette : Fine. Upon his return, his mother (Isabella Rossellini) pressured him into marrying Faranguisse. Smoke-free. Etat : Very Good. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Trade Paperback. Former Library book. That photo is a silly fan art after reading the book 5 times. © 1996-2020, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. Dust jacket has no chips or tears, price is clipped. Plus d'informations sur ce vendeur Pantheon. De Etats-Unis vers France, ISBN 10 : 0375714758 You can confirm your order details before purchasing. Start by marking “Chicken with Plums” as Want to Read: Error rating book. Mint new copy of 1st. book. But just to imagine that this was a little family tale that she weaved into such a heartbreaking narrative is proof enough of her genius. Trouvez tous les livres de cet auteur pour ce titre. Size: 8vo - 7¾" - 9¾. In addition, he is a man and I think that gender plays a part in Satrapi's characterization. du vendeur 300664. 1st American edition. Hardcover. Vendeur : It is a sad story, but one I would recommend for people who enjoy Satrapi's work. Knopf Doubleday Publishing Group, 2006. Etat : Good.