paperback. Condition: Very Good.
Condition: New.
Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by Penguin Books Ltd, London, 2025
ISBN 10: 0241752248 ISBN 13: 9780241752241
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 90 classic titles celebrating 90 years of Penguin Books'The disenchanted, the disadvantaged and the disinherited seem, at times of deep crisis, to summon up some sort of genius that enables them to perceive and capture the appropriate weapons to carve out their destiny'Wielding his galvanising and idiosyncratic voice, this collection of electrifying and, at times, consoling speeches and essays from one of the 20th century's most inspiring and beloved Civil Rights leaders sharply examines life and history with an uplifting message of compassion. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Language: English
Published by Penguin Books Ltd, GB, 2022
ISBN 10: 0241544254 ISBN 13: 9780241544259
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. 'One of African literature's most fascinating and unorthodox figures' Brian Chikwava'When all else fails, don't take it in silence: scream like hell, scream like Jericho was tumbling down, serenaded by a brace of trombones, scream'Dambudzo Marechera burst onto the literary scene in 1978 with this vivid roar of a book exploring township life in pre-independence Zimbabwe. Rejecting what he saw as the narrow stereotypes of African literature, Marechera's stories portrayed a world flashing with violence and anarchic humour, as his narrator expresses his desperate alienation - from his family, from his student friends, from Zimbabwe itself.'A writer who considered fiction a "form of combat", complex, challenging - and uniquely potent' Guardian'Like overhearing a scream' Doris Lessing'A terrible beauty is born out of the urgency of his vision' Angela Carter.
Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by Penguin Books Ltd, London, 2022
ISBN 10: 0241544254 ISBN 13: 9780241544259
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 'When all else fails, don't take it in silence- scream like hell, scream like Jericho was tumbling down, serenaded by a brace of trombones, scream'Dambudzo Marechera burst onto the English literary scene with a bang in 1978 with this vivid roar of a book exploring township life in pre-independence Zimbabwe.Irreverent and uncompromising, Dambudzo Marechera rejected what he saw as the narrow stereotypes of African literature, and was a fearless critic of his country. The narrator expresses his desperate alienation - from his family, from his student friends, from township life and from Zimbabwe itself. This novella, and the other short stories here, portray an explosive world that flashes with both violence and humour. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, GB, 2024
ISBN 10: 1035906163 ISBN 13: 9781035906161
Seller: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: New. In this dark and deeply radical novel, Dambudzo Marechera offers a visceral account of a photojournalist's entanglement with a terrorist organisation.In an unnamed totalitarian state, the members of Black Sunlight - a group of violent anarchists - are the only ones fighting for change and justice. As their actions push the country further towards chaos, journalist Christian records it all through the lens of his camera.Christian's life so far has been one of immense struggle and alienation. So when he becomes tangled in the Black Sunlight uprising, he is determined to remain a bystander and nothing more; to capture their actions without praise or condemnation.In evocative flashes of sex, violence, war, and myth, Christian's story explodes in a labyrinthine plot, told through a chaotic stream-of-consciousness that mirrors the nation's crumbling climate. Black Sunlight is a piercing insight into the darkness of the human psyche and a raw examination of a nation in battle against itself - where everything political turns deeply personal.'Complex, challenging - and uniquely potent.' Guardian 'A writer in constant quest for his real self.' Wole Soyinka.
Language: English
Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, 2024
ISBN 10: 1035906163 ISBN 13: 9781035906161
Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. In this dark and deeply radical novel, Dambudzo Marechera offers a visceral account of a photojournalist's entanglement with a terrorist organisation.In an unnamed totalitarian state, the members of Black Sunlight a group of violent anarchists are the only ones fighting for change and justice. As their actions push the country further towards chaos, journalist Christian records it all through the lens of his camera.Christian's life so far has been one of immense struggle and alienation. So when he becomes tangled in the Black Sunlight uprising, he is determined to remain a bystander and nothing more; to capture their actions without praise or condemnation.In evocative flashes of sex, violence, war, and myth, Christian's story explodes in a labyrinthine plot, told through a chaotic stream-of-consciousness that mirrors the nation's crumbling climate. Black Sunlight is a piercing insight into the darkness of the human psyche and a raw examination of a nation in battle against itself where everything political turns deeply personal.'Complex, challenging and uniquely potent.' Guardian 'A writer in constant quest for his real self.' Wole Soyinka. In this dark and deeply radical novel, Dambudzo Marechera offers an account of a photojournalist's entanglement with a terrorist organisation. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.
Language: English
Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC, GB, 2024
ISBN 10: 1035906163 ISBN 13: 9781035906161
Seller: Rarewaves USA, OSWEGO, IL, U.S.A.
Paperback. Condition: New. In this dark and deeply radical novel, Dambudzo Marechera offers a visceral account of a photojournalist's entanglement with a terrorist organisation.In an unnamed totalitarian state, the members of Black Sunlight - a group of violent anarchists - are the only ones fighting for change and justice. As their actions push the country further towards chaos, journalist Christian records it all through the lens of his camera.Christian's life so far has been one of immense struggle and alienation. So when he becomes tangled in the Black Sunlight uprising, he is determined to remain a bystander and nothing more; to capture their actions without praise or condemnation.In evocative flashes of sex, violence, war, and myth, Christian's story explodes in a labyrinthine plot, told through a chaotic stream-of-consciousness that mirrors the nation's crumbling climate. Black Sunlight is a piercing insight into the darkness of the human psyche and a raw examination of a nation in battle against itself - where everything political turns deeply personal.'Complex, challenging - and uniquely potent.' Guardian 'A writer in constant quest for his real self.' Wole Soyinka.
Language: English
Published by Pearson Education, Limited, 2009
ISBN 10: 0435895982 ISBN 13: 9780435895983
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Condition: Good. 2nd edition. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.
Language: English
Published by H N H International Limited, 2024
ISBN 10: 1035906163 ISBN 13: 9781035906161
Seller: Majestic Books, Hounslow, United Kingdom
Condition: New.
Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.
Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.
Language: English
Published by MacMillan Publishers, 2024
ISBN 10: 1035906163 ISBN 13: 9781035906161
Seller: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.
Condition: As New. Unread copy in mint condition.
Language: English
Published by H N H International Limited, 2024
ISBN 10: 1035906163 ISBN 13: 9781035906161
Seller: Books Puddle, New York, NY, U.S.A.
Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by MacMillan Publishers, 2024
ISBN 10: 1035906163 ISBN 13: 9781035906161
Seller: INDOO, Avenel, NJ, U.S.A.
Condition: New. Brand New.
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Language: English
Published by Penguin Books Ltd (UK), 2022
ISBN 10: 0241544254 ISBN 13: 9780241544259
Seller: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, United Kingdom
PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.
Language: English
Published by Penguin Classics 28/04/2022, 2022
ISBN 10: 0241544254 ISBN 13: 9780241544259
Seller: Bahamut Media, Reading, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Shipped within 24 hours from our UK warehouse. Clean, undamaged book with no damage to pages and minimal wear to the cover. Spine still tight, in very good condition. Remember if you are not happy, you are covered by our 100% money back guarantee.
Condition: very good. Gut/Very good: Buch bzw. Schutzumschlag mit wenigen Gebrauchsspuren an Einband, Schutzumschlag oder Seiten. / Describes a book or dust jacket that does show some signs of wear on either the binding, dust jacket or pages.
Condition: New.
Condition: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.
Language: English
Published by H N H International Limited, 2024
ISBN 10: 1035906163 ISBN 13: 9781035906161
Seller: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Germany
Condition: New.
Language: English
Published by Heinemann International Literature & Textbooks, United Kingdom, Oxford, 1993
ISBN 10: 043590986X ISBN 13: 9780435909864
Seller: WorldofBooks, Goring-By-Sea, WS, United Kingdom
Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Winner of the Guardian fiction prize, this novella and nine short stories describe life in a Zimbabwean township. They are about the brutalization of the individual's mental processes, until madness, violence and despair become the normal state of affairs for families in black urban areas. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.