Mirrors of the Unseen: Journeys in Iran - Hardcover

Elliot, Jason

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 031230191X ISBN 13: 9780312301910

Publisher: St Martins Pr, 2006

Synopsis

A literary travelogue combining history, anecdote, and cultural analysis explores the rich heritage of Persian culture, offering a multifaceted portrait of the art, architecture, culture, and people of Iran. 50,000 first printing.

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Review

"[A] penetrating account of a series of journeys to Iran. . . . Jason Elliot is a travel writer of the old school: untethered to an itinerary, eager to be led astray, and as ardent an observer of the experience of traveling as of his destination."--"The New Yorker"
"An important look at the forces at play in a region starting to dominate the Middle East."--"The Star-Ledger" (Newark)
"Armchair travelers will enjoy moving with Elliot through both fabled cities and remote corners of Iran."--"The Christian Science Monitor"
"A work of profound thought, imagination, passion, and ambition. It should be widely read."--"The Guardian" (U.K.)

"A penetrating account of a series of journeys to Iran. . . . Jason Elliot is a travel writer of the old school: untethered to an itinerary, eager to be led astray, and as ardent an observer of the experience of traveling as of his destination."--"The New Yorker"

"An important look at the forces at play in a region starting to dominate the Middle East."--"The Star-Ledger" (Newark)

"Armchair travelers will enjoy moving with Elliot through both fabled cities and remote corners of Iran."--"The Christian Science Monitor"

"A work of profound thought, imagination, passion, and ambition. It should be widely read."--"The Guardian" (U.K.)

"Whatever stereotypes we may have crumble in the wake of Elliot's encounters with ordinary Iranians. . . . "Mirrors of the Unseen "takes us into a very different Iran, and the journey is fabulous. . . . Elliot writes like an angel."--"The Providence Journal"

A penetrating account of a series of journeys to Iran. . . . Jason Elliot is a travel writer of the old school: untethered to an itinerary, eager to be led astray, and as ardent an observer of the experience of traveling as of his destination. "The New Yorker"

An important look at the forces at play in a region starting to dominate the Middle East. "The Star-Ledger (Newark)"

Armchair travelers will enjoy moving with Elliot through both fabled cities and remote corners of Iran. "The Christian Science Monitor"

A work of profound thought, imagination, passion, and ambition. It should be widely read. "The Guardian (U.K.)"

Whatever stereotypes we may have crumble in the wake of Elliot's encounters with ordinary Iranians. . . . "Mirrors of the Unseen "takes us into a very different Iran, and the journey is fabulous. . . . Elliot writes like an angel. "The Providence Journal""

"A penetrating account of a series of journeys to Iran. . . . Jason Elliot is a travel writer of the old school: untethered to an itinerary, eager to be led astray, and as ardent an observer of the experience of traveling as of his destination." --The New Yorker

"An important look at the forces at play in a region starting to dominate the Middle East." --The Star-Ledger (Newark)

"Armchair travelers will enjoy moving with Elliot through both fabled cities and remote corners of Iran." --The Christian Science Monitor

"A work of profound thought, imagination, passion, and ambition. It should be widely read." --The Guardian (U.K.)

"Whatever stereotypes we may have crumble in the wake of Elliot's encounters with ordinary Iranians. . . . Mirrors of the Unseen takes us into a very different Iran, and the journey is fabulous. . . . Elliot writes like an angel." --The Providence Journal

About the Author

Jason Elliot lives in London. This is his second book.

About this edition

• Publisher: St Martins Pr
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 031230191X
• ISBN 13: 9780312301910
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 320