The Scents of Marie-Claire
Title: The Scents of Marie-Claire
Author: Habib Selmi
Translated by: Fadwa Al Qasem
Publisher: The American University of Cairo Press
Year: 2010
This novel from one of Tunisia’s leading writers, the first of his works to be translated into English, narrates a love story in all its stages, in all its glorious and inglorious details. Moment by moment we become acquainted with the morning rituals, the desires of the flesh, the turbulence of the spirit, and even a few unattractive personal habits. It is a journey that takes us inside the nuances of what passes between two lovers, from the first glances of attraction to the final words of anger. It is a journey filled with all the hallmarks of the complex relationship between one man and one woman‹the mystery and the ambiguity, the intricacy and the confusion‹which, in the end, serve to expose its fragility. This is an intimate tale that manages to tell not only the story of two individuals, but also that of the collision of two cultures.
Source: American University Press of Cairo
Buy The Scents of Marie-Claire on Amazon here.
ِA World of Artist Journal Pages
Title: A World of Artist Journal Pages
Genre: Collection of artist journal pages
Publisher: Abrams Books
Publication Date: 2015
By nature, art journaling is a private activity. But when Dawn Sokol’s first book, 1000 Artist Journal Pages, broke the fourth wall and shared the work of artists all over North America and parts of Europe, it created a ripple of inspiration throughout the art journaling community. In this much-anticipated follow-up, Sokol features more than 1,000 new, captivating pages, this time—by popular demand—from artists across the globe. Lists of techniques and materials used for each page, plus behind-the-scenes interviews, give readers a glimpse inside the minds of new and established artists, making this a stimulating compilation sure to inspire beginners and seasoned art journalers alike. (source: Amazon)
Buy A World of Artist Journal Pages on Amazon here.
Genre: Collection of artist journal pages
Publisher: Abrams Books
Publication Date: 2015
By nature, art journaling is a private activity. But when Dawn Sokol’s first book, 1000 Artist Journal Pages, broke the fourth wall and shared the work of artists all over North America and parts of Europe, it created a ripple of inspiration throughout the art journaling community. In this much-anticipated follow-up, Sokol features more than 1,000 new, captivating pages, this time—by popular demand—from artists across the globe. Lists of techniques and materials used for each page, plus behind-the-scenes interviews, give readers a glimpse inside the minds of new and established artists, making this a stimulating compilation sure to inspire beginners and seasoned art journalers alike. (source: Amazon)
Buy A World of Artist Journal Pages on Amazon here.
In Our Own Words
Title: In Our Own Words - A Generation Defining Itself - Vol 7
Genre: Short Story Anthology
Publisher: MW Enterprises
Publication Date: 2007
Writers from the 1960's-70's reflecting the emerging identity of their generation. The goal of this book series is to portray the realities of this generation through its own voices. More than a thousand writers from around 90 countries have participated in this project: novelists, poets, songwriters, journalists, professors, essayists. The reality has been a candid, sometimes harsh journey into evolution of this generation's soul.
Editorial Reviews "a project worth doing and worth reading"
PopMatters "collecton kicks with `x' poetry"
The Michigan Daily "an eclectic sampling of the human condition in all its passions"
ParisAtlantic "a kaleidoscope of the post-Vitenam generation"
BoekSpraak (Netherlands) "strong for its spontaneous overflow of emotions"
San Antonio Current "consistently excellent and penetrating verse"
The Times of India "as rooted in the generation that has produced it as it is timeless"
The Compulsive Reader (Australia) --The Times of India
Buy In Our Own Words - A Generation Defining Itself - Vol 7 on Amazon here.
Genre: Short Story Anthology
Publisher: MW Enterprises
Publication Date: 2007
Writers from the 1960's-70's reflecting the emerging identity of their generation. The goal of this book series is to portray the realities of this generation through its own voices. More than a thousand writers from around 90 countries have participated in this project: novelists, poets, songwriters, journalists, professors, essayists. The reality has been a candid, sometimes harsh journey into evolution of this generation's soul.
Editorial Reviews "a project worth doing and worth reading"
PopMatters "collecton kicks with `x' poetry"
The Michigan Daily "an eclectic sampling of the human condition in all its passions"
ParisAtlantic "a kaleidoscope of the post-Vitenam generation"
BoekSpraak (Netherlands) "strong for its spontaneous overflow of emotions"
San Antonio Current "consistently excellent and penetrating verse"
The Times of India "as rooted in the generation that has produced it as it is timeless"
The Compulsive Reader (Australia) --The Times of India
Buy In Our Own Words - A Generation Defining Itself - Vol 7 on Amazon here.
Madinah
Title: Madinah
Genre: Collection of short stories
Publisher: Comma Press
Publication Date: 2008
‘He knew he was doomed as soon as he saw her at the arrivals hall at the Dubai International Airport.’ So begins ‘The Week Before The Wife Arrived’, Fadwa al-Qasem’s short story about guilt, longing and a hemorrhaging marriage, set in our very own desert city. ‘Dubai is a character in the story,’ Qasem tells Time Out. ‘I think that any city you live in is your playground and it has rules, you play by the rules, you break the rules, and sometimes the rules break you. In that sense, a city is a character in your own life story as well.’ The city shapes experience.
Read about the book at Comma Press, UK.
Read the full interview in TimeOut here.
Buy Madinah on Amazon here.
Genre: Collection of short stories
Publisher: Comma Press
Publication Date: 2008
‘He knew he was doomed as soon as he saw her at the arrivals hall at the Dubai International Airport.’ So begins ‘The Week Before The Wife Arrived’, Fadwa al-Qasem’s short story about guilt, longing and a hemorrhaging marriage, set in our very own desert city. ‘Dubai is a character in the story,’ Qasem tells Time Out. ‘I think that any city you live in is your playground and it has rules, you play by the rules, you break the rules, and sometimes the rules break you. In that sense, a city is a character in your own life story as well.’ The city shapes experience.
Read about the book at Comma Press, UK.
Read the full interview in TimeOut here.
Buy Madinah on Amazon here.
And We Choose Everything
Title: And We Choose Everything
Genre: Poetry Anthology
Publisher: Turning Point
Publication Date: 2018
With poems that tackle poignant matters such as self-reflection, mental health, feminism, and social satire, this anthology encompasses a wide variety of subjects that will appeal to numerous readers. These poets have crafted their words with utmost care. Some challenge the expectations and realities of living in a single-minded society, while others speak to struggling with anxiety and depression.
More still describe their ongoing strive to belong somewhere yet remain connected to their roots.
Each poem out of the 72 is filled with engaging verses written in a distinct style.
Check out the book here.
Genre: Poetry Anthology
Publisher: Turning Point
Publication Date: 2018
With poems that tackle poignant matters such as self-reflection, mental health, feminism, and social satire, this anthology encompasses a wide variety of subjects that will appeal to numerous readers. These poets have crafted their words with utmost care. Some challenge the expectations and realities of living in a single-minded society, while others speak to struggling with anxiety and depression.
More still describe their ongoing strive to belong somewhere yet remain connected to their roots.
Each poem out of the 72 is filled with engaging verses written in a distinct style.
Check out the book here.
