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ALISON WEARING

Honeymoon In Purdah. An Iranian Journey

London England, Macmiilan, 2000. 1st MacMillian Edition, Binding: Cloth, Fine/Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall Hardback A young Canadian woman dons the cloak of Islam and takes her ersatz husband (who'd been hoping to go to Bulgaria) on a trip beyond the legacy of revolution, religious fundamentalism and the veiled women to find the real people of Iran. The result of her journey is a collection of warm, funny, at times shocking, portraits and stories of the generous irrepressible people she meets. Posing as a honey-mooner, but accidently on purpose setting out on her own every chance she gets - draped in the requisite yards of black polyester - she reveals an irresistable curiosity at every turn. With a novelist's love of language and an eye for dramatic detail, she takes the reader into the homes and hearts of people who welcome her, feed her, and send her off on one adventure after another. She goes to hidden places of interest that recall the romance of Persia, on interminable trips into the desert, to fading palaces by the sea - and wherever she finds herself, she offers us starling glimpses into this enigmatic country. We meet a stranger waving hello in his pyjamas, a sweet young opium dealer who dreams of America, a playful eight-year-old girl only a year away from marriage, an ebullient, heroic Anglican minister, a six-million-dollar man, an angel at an airport, even policemen who bring tea - people whose spirit, intelligence and laughter delight, enlighten and impress. Beautifully written, fresh and fascinating at every turn, Honeymoon in Purdah reveals an Iran rarely seen by Westerners and introduces an exceptional young writer .

Bookseller reference : 006763

WEARING, ALISON

Honeymoon in Purdah: An Iranian journey

Pan Books, 2001, London. pp322, Paperback, good, remainder mark bottom edge. 0330393065 978-0-330-39306-5. ¶ Being a country the world traveller could not imagine going to alone, Alison takes her fussy, gay roommate Ian, along with a fake wedding certificate and a story that they're on their honeymoon. Then she dons a black cloak, scarf, and chador for a five-month journey.

Bookseller reference : 2932 ISBN : 0330393065

WEARING, ALISON

HUWELIJKSREIS IN HIJAB. GESLUIERDE RONDREIS DOOR IRAN. BYBLOS, AMSTERDAM, 2002

7e druk, Pocket, 318 pp

Bookseller reference : 558887695

WEARING, ALISON

HONEYMOON IN PURDAH. PAN MACMILLAN, 2001

Takes us on a trip beyond the legacy of revolution, religious fundamentalism, and veiled women to find the real people of Iran. The author goes to hidn places of interest that recall the romance of Persia, on trips into the sert, and to fading palaces by the sea - wherever she finds herself, she offers insights into daily life in Iran.

Bookseller reference : 9780330393065

Wearing, Alison:

HONEYMOON IN PURDAH.

1st ed. An Iranian journey. NF/NF in d-w with very small crease on bottom edge.

Bookseller reference : 1978

WEARING, ALISON

Huwelijksreis in Hijab - gesluierede rondreis door Iran

Amsterdam, Byblos - vrijwel nieuwstaat, 2004 2e druk.

Bookseller reference : 36987

WEARING, ALISON.

Huwelijksreis in Hijab. Gesluierde rondreis door Iran.

Amsterdam, Byblos, 2004. Paperback(naamstempel op titelpagina). 255pp. [mooi ex.]

Bookseller reference : 5285

WEARING ALISON

Huwelijksreis in hijab, Gesluierde rondreis door Iran

Byblos 2000, 315 pag., paperback, krt, 11x18, conditie goed.

Bookseller reference : 12569

WEARING, ALISON

Huwelijksreis in hijab. gesluierde rondreis door Iran

Zilver pocket. Pocket in perfekte staat

Bookseller reference : 506971357