Strange Stones: Dispatches from East and West Contributor(s): Hessler, Peter (Author) |
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ISBN: 0062206230 ISBN-13: 9780062206237 Publisher: Harper Perennial OUR PRICE: $16.19 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: May 2013 |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Travel | Essays & Travelogues - Literary Collections | Essays - Travel | Asia - China |
Dewey: 915.104 |
LCCN: 2012032099 |
Physical Information: 0.86" H x 5.56" W x 7.72" (0.59 lbs) 368 pages |
Themes: - Cultural Region - Chinese |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: Full of unforgettable figures and an unrelenting spirit of adventure, Strange Stones is a far-ranging, thought-provoking collection of Peter Hessler's best reportage--a dazzling display of the powerful storytelling, shrewd cultural insight, and warm sense of humor that are the trademarks of his work. While Hessler's subjects and locations vary, subtle but deeply important thematic links bind these pieces--the strength of local traditions, the surprising overlap between apparently opposing cultures, and the powerful lessons drawn from individuals who straddle different worlds. |
Contributor Bio(s): Hessler, Peter: - Peter Hessler is a staff writer at The New Yorker, where he served as the Beijing correspondent from 2000 to 2007, and is also a contributing writer for National Geographic. He is the author of River Town, which won the Kiriyama Prize; Oracle Bones, which was a finalist for the National Book Award; and, most recently, Country Driving. He won the 2008 National Magazine Award for excellence in reporting, and he was named a MacArthur Fellow in 2011. He lives in Cairo. |