Ackerman Marianne (56 results)

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Paperback. Condition: New. The Black Death epidemic spawned Boccaccio's Decameron; the bubonic plague brought us A Journal of the Plague Year. Many other great literary works have centered around storytelling at the time of a pandemic. Of people quarantined in their homes in 1722, Daniel Defoe wrote: "It was generally in such houses that we heard the most dismal shrieks and outcries of the poor people, terrified and even frighted to death by the sight of the condition of their dearest relations, and by the terror of being imprisoned as they were."In March of 2020, a new virus in the shape of a crown forced Montrealers and people worldwide to be locked in their homes in fear of contagion. Social distancing, self-isolation, and quarantine became the new buzzwords dominating everyday vocabulary.In April, once this new reality set in, the Quebec Writers' Federation asked its members, "What's the story of your day?" It initiated a project, Chronicling the Days, inviting writers to detail a typical day in their life. The aim was to provide writers with a forum to put their creative thoughts to paper to try to make sense of the surreal situation and find some connection with other writers. "Every story valid," the guidelines stated. One hundred writers responded to the challenge.True to its slogan of "No Borders, No Limits," Guernica Editions is collaborating with the Quebec Writers' Federation to publish these essays in an anthology in the spring of 2021. These 100 essays are interspersed by six longer ones, also on the topic of the pandemic, but written for the QWF Writes series. Most submissions are by professional authors, members of the QWF; for some, however, this anthology represents their first time in print.Chronicling the Days-Dispatches from a Pandemic provides an intimate panorama of the early days and experiences of the coronavirus. Constituting a rich mosaic of different styles, forms, and voices, this anthology provides a moving account of the everyday life of Quebec writers in isolation, digging deeply into their souls and reaching out to others.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good (Book condition). A nice copy signed and inscribed to previous owner. Owner's stamp on ffep.Text clean, binding strong. [Our rating system: 1. Fine; 2. Near Fine; 3. Very Good; 4. Good; 5. Fair.]. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Fine. First Edition. A Good Read ships from Toronto and Niagara Falls, NY - customers outside of North America please allow two to three weeks for delivery.; Essential Prose Series; 7.8740157400 X 4.9606299162 X 0.6299212592 inches; 200 pages.

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In this satirical family drama, a bestselling author struggles with writers block until she reconnects with her ambitious niece at a funeral perfect for fans of Whered You Go, Bernadette.One-time bestselling novelist Amelia Cameron has writers block. After her octogenarian father falls off a roof during a windstorm, his funeral brings the four Cameron siblings together on the family farm, following years of separation. With the patriarch gone, familiar relationships begin to crumble.While the siblings spar, Amelias niece, Ginny Gupta, begs her famous aunt for writing advice on her first novel. After a wine-soaked weekend and an innocent bit of typing, the resulting novel, The World Is Your Oyster, brings both women to the brink of scandal with the potential to shake the powerful literary world.Veering between the high-stakes literary scene and the splendour of Prince Edward County vineyards, Ackermans glittering, sharp-edged prose takes aim at the Countys legendary codes sweep gossip under the rug and tamp down high emotion while slyly dissecting the pretences of book publishing. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

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Mass Market Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine.

Condition: NEAR FINE. First printing, a trade paperback original. Set in Montreal, this is the first novel by this playwright - the story of a woman who is a freelance journalist, a single mother and a passionate Montrealer - her ex-husband is heading for a breakdown, her children are declaring their independence and she is trying to find a new sense of purpose. 350 pp Near fine in illustrated wrappers (toning to pages).…

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Paperback. Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: New. The Black Death epidemic spawned Boccaccio's Decameron; the bubonic plague brought us A Journal of the Plague Year. Many other great literary works have centered around storytelling at the time of a pandemic. Of people quarantined in their homes in 1722, Daniel Defoe wrote: "It was generally in such houses that we heard the most dismal shrieks and outcries of the poor people, terrified and even frighted to death by the sight of the condition of their dearest relations, and by the terror of being imprisoned as they were."In March of 2020, a new virus in the shape of a crown forced Montrealers and people worldwide to be locked in their homes in fear of contagion. Social distancing, self-isolation, and quarantine became the new buzzwords dominating everyday vocabulary.In April, once this new reality set in, the Quebec Writers' Federation asked its members, "What's the story of your day?" It initiated a project, Chronicling the Days, inviting writers to detail a typical day in their life. The aim was to provide writers with a forum to put their creative thoughts to paper to try to make sense of the surreal situation and find some connection with other writers. "Every story valid," the guidelines stated. One hundred writers responded to the challenge.True to its slogan of "No Borders, No Limits," Guernica Editions is collaborating with the Quebec Writers' Federation to publish these essays in an anthology in the spring of 2021. These 100 essays are interspersed by six longer ones, also on the topic of the pandemic, but written for the QWF Writes series. Most submissions are by professional authors, members of the QWF; for some, however, this anthology represents their first time in print.Chronicling the Days-Dispatches from a Pandemic provides an intimate panorama of the early days and experiences of the coronavirus. Constituting a rich mosaic of different styles, forms, and voices, this anthology provides a moving account of the everyday life of Quebec writers in isolation, digging deeply into their souls and reaching out to others.…

Trade Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Condition: 'NF' Notes: Novel by the author of Jump.

Trade Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Trade Paperback. Octovo. Novel is "charming and witty, stylish and anxious, a clever portrait of the endless crise d'identite that is life in Montreal", (Joe Fiorito). Ackerman is an accomplished playwright. Cover art by J.W. Stewart. Book is in excellent condition, with slight edge nick on page 247, very slight corner curl. 350 pages.…

Paperback. Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. Some edge wear and bending. (Essential prose series; 139).

Trade Paperback. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Condition: 'NF' Notes: First novel by the Montreal-based playwright.

Condition: Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: new.

As new! Paper bound, edition not stated, few illustrations, Pp109. A new, unmarked copy in fine condition. 165 grams. All books in stock and available for immediate shipment from Winnipeg, Manitoba.

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Condition: New.