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Reading Room - A Year of Literary Curiosities (Hardcover): Ian Sansom Reading Room - A Year of Literary Curiosities (Hardcover)
Ian Sansom 1
R592 R494 Discovery Miles 4 940 Save R98 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

This is a playful and provocative collection of 365 extracts sourced from the British Library's collections. Selected to challenge and inform the reader, each excerpt is accompanied by the unique shelfmark number of the source publication. Encompassing a wide range of great works in literature, poetry, essays and letters, historical and scientific treatises, and including beloved and popular authors as well as controversial writers, each extract will encourage enquiry and stimulate the imagination. Beautifully designed and illustrated with the Library's collections, with one extract for every day of the year, this book can be read as a thought to start the day or can be dipped into for inspiration at random.

Some Remarks - Essays and Other Writing (Paperback): Neal Stephenson Some Remarks - Essays and Other Writing (Paperback)
Neal Stephenson
R420 R348 Discovery Miles 3 480 Save R72 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

One of the most talented and creative authors working today, Neal Stephenson is renowned for his exceptional novels--works colossal in vision and mind-boggling in complexity. Exploring and blending a diversity of topics, including technology, economics, history, science, pop culture, and philosophy, his books are the products of a keen and adventurous intellect. Not surprisingly, Stephenson is regularly asked to contribute articles, lectures, and essays to numerous outlets, from major newspapers and cutting-edge magazines to college symposia. This remarkable collection brings together previously published short writings, both fiction and nonfiction, as well as a new essay (and an extremely short story) created specifically for this volume.

Stephenson ponders a wealth of subjects, from movies and politics to David Foster Wallace and the Midwestern College Town; video games to classics-based sci-fi; how geekdom has become cool and how science fiction has become mainstream; the future of publishing and the origins of his novels.

By turns amusing and profound, critical and celebratory, yet always entertaining, Some Remarks offers a fascinating look into the prismatic mind of this extraordinary writer.

Three Years in Savage Africa (Paperback): Lionel Decle Three Years in Savage Africa (Paperback)
Lionel Decle
R1,504 Discovery Miles 15 040 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Transvaal War, 1880-81 (Paperback): Lady Bellairs The Transvaal War, 1880-81 (Paperback)
Lady Bellairs
R1,297 Discovery Miles 12 970 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Saladin and the Fall of the Kingdom of Jerusalem (Paperback): Stanley Lane-Poole Saladin and the Fall of the Kingdom of Jerusalem (Paperback)
Stanley Lane-Poole
R1,280 Discovery Miles 12 800 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Wapsipinicon Almanac - Selections from Thirty Years (Paperback): Timothy Fay The Wapsipinicon Almanac - Selections from Thirty Years (Paperback)
Timothy Fay
R720 R597 Discovery Miles 5 970 Save R123 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

In 1988, Timothy Fay published the very first issue of the Wapsipinicon Almanac at his Route 3 Press in Anamosa, Iowa. Fay’s goal was to offer a journal somewhat outside of mainstream Iowa journalism. For thirty years, the annual Wapsipinicon Almanac entertained midwestern readers with timely essays, works of fiction, news notes, art, poetry, and so much more. This book celebrates selections from three decades of the WapsipiniconAlmanac, so that readers can enjoy this important regional publication for years to come.

The White Review No. 33 (Paperback, 33rd edition): Rosanna McLaughlin, Izabella Scott, Skye Arundhati-Thomas The White Review No. 33 (Paperback, 33rd edition)
Rosanna McLaughlin, Izabella Scott, Skye Arundhati-Thomas; Contributions by Ariel Saramandi, Gina Apostol, …
R398 Discovery Miles 3 980 Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Dog Hearted - Essays on Our Fierce and Familiar Companions (Paperback): Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, Jessica J. Lee Dog Hearted - Essays on Our Fierce and Familiar Companions (Paperback)
Rowan Hisayo Buchanan, Jessica J. Lee
R328 R274 Discovery Miles 2 740 Save R54 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Visible - Text + Image (Paperback): Sarah Coolidge Visible - Text + Image (Paperback)
Sarah Coolidge; Marie NDiaye; Translated by Victoria Baena; Veronica Gerber Bicecci; Translated by Christina MacSweeney; …
R506 R415 Discovery Miles 4 150 Save R91 (18%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Starward Tales II - Another Anthology of Speculative Legends (Paperback): Robert Tokley, R W W Greene, Maria Castro Dominguez Starward Tales II - Another Anthology of Speculative Legends (Paperback)
Robert Tokley, R W W Greene, Maria Castro Dominguez
R351 Discovery Miles 3 510 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Myths & Legends (Hardcover): Jk Jackson Myths & Legends (Hardcover)
Jk Jackson; Foreword by William G. Doty
R638 R527 Discovery Miles 5 270 Save R111 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Creation myths, quests, the eternal battle between good and evil, these are some of the classic tales that feed the ravenous beast of modern culture. For many the classical traditions of the Greeks and the Romans occupy the imagination but the ancient world was a lively and fertile source of stories, reaching much further back than the pantheon of Zeus and his fellow gods. For the early civilisations, from the ancient Chinese to African tribal societies, stories were told to explain the origins of fierce weather, of unexplained disasters, of floods and earthquakes. Many traditions developed independently but still echoed similar themes in the natural human desire to understand the world around us. This new book brings to life the myths and legends of eight intriguing traditions: Native American, Chinese, Celtic, Scottish, Greek, Viking, Indian and African. With a cast of characters as broad and wide as the ancient river Styx the book is packed with the great themes of life: love, revenge, eternal conflict, the obsession with power and the everlasting the battle between the wily and the strong. This powerful new book is a dazzling collection of the most gripping tales, vividly retold.

Littlest Book of England (Hardcover, None ed.): Julia Killingback Littlest Book of England (Hardcover, None ed.)
Julia Killingback
R90 R80 Discovery Miles 800 Save R10 (11%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Worlds of Exile and Illusion - Three Complete Novels of the Hainish Series in One Volume--Rocannon's World; Planet of... Worlds of Exile and Illusion - Three Complete Novels of the Hainish Series in One Volume--Rocannon's World; Planet of Exile; City of Illusions (Paperback)
Ursula K. Le Guin; Introduction by Amal El-Mohtar
R540 R416 Discovery Miles 4 160 Save R124 (23%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Observations by Gaslight - Stories from the World of Sherlock Holmes (Paperback): Lyndsay Faye Observations by Gaslight - Stories from the World of Sherlock Holmes (Paperback)
Lyndsay Faye
R315 R260 Discovery Miles 2 600 Save R55 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Discover Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson through the eyes of those who knew them best. From familiar faces like Mrs Hudson to minor characters like Lomax the sub-librarian, Observations by Gaslight - told through diaries, telegrams, and even grocery lists - paints a masterful portrait of Holmes and Watson as you have never seen them before. See Irene Adler team up with her former adversary in an eerie and near-deadly enquiry. Learn of the case that cemented the friendship between Holmes and Inspector Lestrade of Scotland Yard. And witness Stanley Hopkins' first meeting with the remote logician he idolizes. Lyndsay Faye, two-time Edgar Award nominee, debuted with Dust and Shadow, her much-admired novel pitting Sherlock Holmes against Jack the Ripper. Now Faye is back with a thrilling volume of new and previously published short stories and novellas narrated by those who knew the Great Detective best. Reviewers on Observations by Gaslight: 'Faye is an expert on all things Sherlockian, she has unparalleled flair.' CrimeReads 'Meat and drink for fans of the Canon of the Sacred Writings.' Kirkus

Starward Tales - An Anthology of Speculative Legends (Paperback): Monica Rose Song, Bob Hilger Starward Tales - An Anthology of Speculative Legends (Paperback)
Monica Rose Song, Bob Hilger; Contributions by Danielle Airola
R274 Discovery Miles 2 740 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
We Wrote in Symbols - Love and Lust by Arab Women Writers (Paperback): Selma Dabbagh We Wrote in Symbols - Love and Lust by Arab Women Writers (Paperback)
Selma Dabbagh
R374 Discovery Miles 3 740 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

It is a little-known secret that Arabic literature has a long tradition of erotic writing. Behind that secret lies another - that many of the writers are women. We Wrote in Symbols celebrates the works of 75 of these female writers of Arab heritage who articulate love and lust with artistry and skill. Here, a wedding night takes an unexpected turn beneath a canopy of stars; a woman on the run meets her match in a flirtatious encounter at Dubai Airport; and a carnal awakening occurs in a Palestinian refugee camp. From a masked rendezvous in a circus, to meetings in underground bars and unmade beds, there is no such thing as a typical sexual encounter, as this electrifying anthology shows. Powerfully conveying the complexities and intrigues of desire, We Wrote in Symbols invites you to share these characters' wildest fantasies and most intimate moments.

Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda (Paperback): Jesse J. Holland, Sheree Renee Thomas, Nikki Giovanni, Tananarive Due, Cadwell... Black Panther: Tales of Wakanda (Paperback)
Jesse J. Holland, Sheree Renee Thomas, Nikki Giovanni, Tananarive Due, Cadwell Turnbull
R305 R244 Discovery Miles 2 440 Save R61 (20%) Ships in 5 - 10 working days

A ground-breaking anthology celebrating Marvel's beloved Black Panther and his home of Wakanda, penned by an all-star cast of authors such as Sheree Renee Thomas and Nikki Giovanni. T'Challa faces the gods of his parents. Vampires stalk Shuri and a Dora Milaje in voodoo-laced New Orleans. Erik Killmonger grapples with racism, Russian spies, and his own origins. Eighteen brand-new tales of Wakanda, its people, and its legacy. The first mainstream superhero of African descent, the Black Panther has attracted readers of all races and colors who see in the King of Wakanda reflections of themselves. Storytellers from across the African Diaspora-some already literary legends, others who are rising stars-have created for this collection original works inspired by the world of the Panther and its inhabitants. With guest stars including Storm, Monica Rambeau, Namor, and Jericho Drumm, these are stories of yesterday and today, of science and magic, of faith and love. These are the tales of a king and his country. These are the legends whispered in the jungle, myths of the unconquered men and women and the land they love. These are the Tales of Wakanda. Featuring stories by Linda D. Addison, Maurice Broaddus, Christopher Chambers, Milton J. Davis, Tananarive Due, Nikki Giovanni, Harlan James, Danian Jerry, Kyoko M., L.L. McKinney, Temi Oh, Suyi Davies Okungbowa, Glenn Parris, Alex Simmons, Sheree Renee Thomas, Cadwell Turnbull and Troy L. Wiggins.

Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories - A Miss Marple Collection (Paperback): Agatha Christie Miss Marple: The Complete Short Stories - A Miss Marple Collection (Paperback)
Agatha Christie
R428 R358 Discovery Miles 3 580 Save R70 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

This collection gathers together every short story featuring one of Agatha Christie's most famous creations: Miss Marple. Described by her friend Dolly Bantry as "the typical old maid of fiction," Miss Marple has lived almost her entire life in the sleepy hamlet of St. Mary Mead. Yet, by observing village life she has gained an unparalleled insight into human nature--and used it to devastating effect. As her friend Sir Henry Clithering, the ex- Commissioner of Scotland Yard, has been heard to say: "She's just the finest detective God ever made"--and many Agatha Christie fans would agree.

Irish Pages Memory Vol 7 No.2 (Paperback): Chris Agee Irish Pages Memory Vol 7 No.2 (Paperback)
Chris Agee
R318 Discovery Miles 3 180 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Coolest American Stories 2023 (Paperback): Mark Wish, Elizabeth Coffey Coolest American Stories 2023 (Paperback)
Mark Wish, Elizabeth Coffey
R567 R475 Discovery Miles 4 750 Save R92 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
To Hold Up the Sky (Paperback): Cixin Liu To Hold Up the Sky (Paperback)
Cixin Liu
R494 R374 Discovery Miles 3 740 Save R120 (24%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
OneTrackMinds - True stories about life-changing songs (Paperback): Kristian Brodie, Adam Shakinovsky OneTrackMinds - True stories about life-changing songs (Paperback)
Kristian Brodie, Adam Shakinovsky
R297 Discovery Miles 2 970 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Put your headphones on, close your eyes. Embrace the possibility of the life-changing power of music. And perhaps one of these songs will change your life too. Music can inspire our greatest creations, salve our deepest wounds, make us fall in - or out of - love. It can also be a window into another's soul. Based on the popular live storytelling series, OneTrackMinds is a collection of twenty-five compelling answers to the question, 'What was the song that changed your life?' Featuring pieces from a stellar cast of contributors including Peter Tatchell, Inua Ellams, Cash Carraway, Rhik Samadder, Ingrid Oliver and Joe Dunthorne, alongside some of the UK's most exciting new voices, the book compiles many of the standout stories from the live show so far. Just as rich and varied are the songs themselves, by artists ranging from Nina Simone and Joni Mitchell to Aphex Twin and the Replacements via Tupac, Prince and the Spice Girls. The result is an entertaining, enlightening musical guide to the best of what makes us human.

Echoes - The Saga Anthology of Ghost Stories (Paperback): Ellen Datlow Echoes - The Saga Anthology of Ghost Stories (Paperback)
Ellen Datlow; Ellen Datlow, Dale Bailey, Nathan Ballingrud, Aliette de Bodard, …
R703 R610 Discovery Miles 6 100 Save R93 (13%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Sequence - A Mixtape of Writings (Paperback): Jon Miller Sequence - A Mixtape of Writings (Paperback)
Jon Miller
R301 R260 Discovery Miles 2 600 Save R41 (14%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
365 One-Minute Animal Bedtime Stories (Hardcover): 365 One-Minute Animal Bedtime Stories (Hardcover)
R383 Discovery Miles 3 830 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
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