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The Scorpion-fish
The narrator arrives in his 117th rented room at the end of an epic journey, abandoned by his lover, almost broke, and certainly feverish. A razor sharp chronicle of experience that grew out of a seven-month stay in Sri Lanka.
So It Goes
A collection of Bouvier's best travel stories, covering: the Aran Isles, lowland Scotland, Islay, Xian in China, Korea and Bouvier's childhood What makes Nicolas Bouvier such a well-loved travel writer is his exquisite sensitivity to the beauties of life, and his ability to capture those elusive moments in a style that is light, yet pregnant with wonder. Whether he's delirious in the wintery Aran Isles, where the air 'unites the virtues of champagne, cocaine, caffeine, and the ecstasy of love' or singing the praises of his Chinese tour guide, this collection of his shorter travel pieces brims with his particular joie de vivre.
The Way of the World
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The Japanese Chronicles
'The Japanese Chronicles' is a distillation of Bouvier's lifelong quest for Japan and his many travels, so that the reader is able to discover the country through the eyes of both a passionate young man, the sensual appreciation of a middle-aged artist, and the serenity of an experienced writer.
Geneva, Zurich, Basel
Recognized by historians and politicians as a model for European unity, Switzerland is nonetheless a difficult country to understand as a whole. Whereas individual Swiss cities have strong identities in the international political, cultural, and economic arenas, the country itself seems to be less than the sum of its parts. To capture the elusive spirit of Switzerland, four eminent writers explore the roots of its political unity and cultural diversity in a series of urban portraits. Their observations make for both good storytelling and insightful social commentary. Nicolas Bouvier offers a quick-paced history of Geneva--the city John Calvin had envisioned as a radiating center of godliness...
Concept Art
Features step-by-step tutorials presented by Concept Art master artists.
Structura 3
"The highly anticipated follow-up to Structura and Structura2 is the newest collection of images from Halo art director Sparth (Nicolas Bouvier), who takes views on an amazing journey to imaginary lands with artwork that is not only visually stunning, but also equally inspiring"--Page 4 of cover.
The Way of the World
From Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and bestselling author Ron Suskind comes a startling look at how America and the West lost their way, and at the struggles of their respective governments to reclaim the moral authority on which their survival depends. From the White House to Downing Street, and from the fault-line countries of South Asia tothe sands of Guantanamo, Suskind offers an astonishing story that connects world leaders to the forces waging today's shadow wars and to the next generation of global citizens. Tracking down truth and hope, Suskind delivers historic disclosures with this emotionally stirring and strikingly original portrait of the post 9-11 world.
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Structura 2
Collects images from HALO, book covers, and personal science fiction pieces with tutorials focusing on specific Photoshop techniques.
