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Product Identifiers
PublisherRandom House Publishing Group
ISBN-100553375407
ISBN-139780553375404
eBay Product ID (ePID)434760
Product Key Features
Book TitleIshmael : a Novel
Number of Pages336 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicMagical Realism, Religious, Visionary & Metaphysical, General, Literary, Action & Adventure
Publication Year1995
GenreFiction
AuthorDaniel Quinn
Book SeriesIshmael Ser.
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight10.2 Oz
Item Length8.2 in
Item Width5.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN91-025441
Dewey Edition21
Reviews"A thoughtful, fearlessly low-key novel about the role of our species on the planet . . . laid out for us with an originality and a clarity that few would deny."- The New York Times Book Review "[Quinn entraps] us in the dialogue itself, in the sweet and terrible lucidity of Ishmael's analysis of the human condition. . . . It was surely for this deep, clear persuasiveness of argument that Ishmael was given its huge prize."- The Washington Post "It is as suspenseful, inventive, and socially urgent as any fiction or nonfiction book you are likely to read this or any other year."- The Austin Chronicle "Deserves high marks as a serious-and all too rare-effort that is unflinchingly engaged with fundamental life-and-death concerns."- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution From the Hardcover edition., "A thoughtful, fearlessly low-key novel about the role of our species on the planet...laid out for us with an originality and a clarity that few would deny." -- New York Times Book Review. "[Quinn] entrap[s] us in the dialogue itself, in the sweet and terrible lucidity of Ishmael's analysis of the human condition...it was surely for this deep, clear persuasiveness of argument that Ishmael was given its huge prize." -- The Washington Post "It is as suspenseful, inventive, and socially urgent as any fiction or nonfiction book you are likely to read this or any other year" -- The Austin Chronicle. "Deserves high marks as a serious -- and all too rare -- effort that is unflinchingly engaged with fundamental life-and-death concerns." -- The Atlanta Journal Constitution. From the Hardcover edition., "A thoughtful, fearlessly low-key novel about the role of our species on the planet . . . laid out for us with an originality and a clarity that few would deny."-- The New York Times Book Review "[Quinn entraps] us in the dialogue itself, in the sweet and terrible lucidity of Ishmael's analysis of the human condition. . . . It was surely for this deep, clear persuasiveness of argument that Ishmael was given its huge prize."-- The Washington Post "It is as suspenseful, inventive, and socially urgent as any fiction or nonfiction book you are likely to read this or any other year."-- The Austin Chronicle "Deserves high marks as a serious--and all too rare--effort that is unflinchingly engaged with fundamental life-and-death concerns."-- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, "A thoughtful, fearlessly low-key novel about the role of our species on the planet...laid out for us with an originality and a clarity that few would deny." -- New York Times Book Review . "[Quinn] entrap[s] us in the dialogue itself, in the sweet and terrible lucidity of Ishmael's analysis of the human condition...it was surely for this deep, clear persuasiveness of argument that Ishmael was given its huge prize." -- The Washington Post "It is as suspenseful, inventive, and socially urgent as any fiction or nonfiction book you are likely to read this or any other year" -- The Austin Chronicle . "Deserves high marks as a serious -- and all too rare -- effort that is unflinchingly engaged with fundamental life-and-death concerns." -- The Atlanta Journal Constitution .
Series Volume Number1
Dewey Decimal813/.54
SynopsisOne of the most beloved and bestselling novels of spiritual adventure ever published, Ishmael has earned a passionate following among readers and critics alike. This special twenty-fifth anniversary edition features a new foreword and afterword by the author, as well as an excerpt from My Ishmael . TEACHER SEEKS PUPIL. Must have an earnest desire to save the world. Apply in person. It was just a three-line ad in the personals section, but it launched the adventure of a lifetime. So begins an utterly unique and captivating novel. In Ishmael , which received the Turner Tomorrow Fellowship for the best work of fiction offering positive solutions to global problems, Daniel Quinn parses humanity's origins and its relationship with nature, in search of an answer to this challenging question: How can we save the world from ourselves? Praise for Ishmael "As suspenseful, inventive, and socially urgent as any fiction or nonfiction you are likely to read this or any other year." -- The Austin Chronicle "Before we're halfway through this slim book . . . we're in Daniel Quinn's] grip, we want Ishmael to teach us how to save the planet from ourselves. We want to change our lives." -- The Washington Post "Arthur Koestler, in an essay in which he wondered whether mankind would go the way of the dinosaur, formulated what he called the Dinosaur's Prayer: 'Lord, a little more time ' Ishmael does its bit to answer that prayer and may just possibly have bought us all a little more time." -- Los Angeles Times, One of the most beloved and bestselling novels of spiritual adventure ever published, Ishmael has earned a passionate following. This special twenty-fifth anniversary edition features a new foreword and afterword by the author. "A thoughtful, fearlessly low-key novel about the role of our species on the planet . . . laid out for us with an originality and a clarity that few would deny."- TheNew York Times Book Review Teacher Seeks Pupil. Must have an earnest desire to save the world. Apply in person. It was just a three-line ad in the personals section, but it launched the adventure of a lifetime. So begins an utterly unique and captivating novel. It is the story of a man who embarks on a highly provocative intellectual adventure with a gorilla-a journey of the mind and spirit that changes forever the way he sees the world and humankind's place in it. In Ishmael , which received the Turner Tomorrow Fellowship for the best work of fiction offering positive solutions to global problems, Daniel Quinn parses humanity's origins and its relationship with nature, in search of an answer to this challenging question- How can we save the world from ourselves? Explore Daniel Quinn's spiritual Ishmael trilogy- ISHMAEL .MY ISHMAEL .THE STORY OF B Praise for Ishmael "As suspenseful, inventive, and socially urgent as any fiction or nonfiction you are likely to read this or any other year." - The Austin Chronicle "Before we're halfway through this slim book . . . we're in Daniel Quinn's grip, we want Ishmael to teach us how to save the planet from ourselves. We want to change our lives." - The Washington Post "Arthur Koestler, in an essay in which he wondered whether mankind would go the way of the dinosaur, formulated what he called the Dinosaur's Prayer- 'Lord, a little more time!' Ishmael does its bit to answer that prayer and may just possibly have bought us all a little more time." - Los Angeles Times, One of the most beloved and bestselling novels of spiritual adventure ever published, Ishmael has earned a passionate following. This special twenty-fifth anniversary edition features a new foreword and afterword by the author. "A thoughtful, fearlessly low-key novel about the role of our species on the planet . . . laid out for us with an originality and a clarity that few would deny."-- The New York Times Book Review Teacher Seeks Pupil. Must have an earnest desire to save the world. Apply in person. It was just a three-line ad in the personals section, but it launched the adventure of a lifetime. So begins an utterly unique and captivating novel. It is the story of a man who embarks on a highly provocative intellectual adventure with a gorilla--a journey of the mind and spirit that changes forever the way he sees the world and humankind's place in it. In Ishmael , which received the Turner Tomorrow Fellowship for the best work of fiction offering positive solutions to global problems, Daniel Quinn parses humanity's origins and its relationship with nature, in search of an answer to this challenging question: How can we save the world from ourselves? Explore Daniel Quinn's spiritual Ishmael trilogy: ISHMAEL - MY ISHMAEL - THE STORY OF B Praise for Ishmael "As suspenseful, inventive, and socially urgent as any fiction or nonfiction you are likely to read this or any other year." -- The Austin Chronicle "Before we're halfway through this slim book . . . we're in [Daniel Quinn's] grip, we want Ishmael to teach us how to save the planet from ourselves. We want to change our lives." -- The Washington Post "Arthur Koestler, in an essay in which he wondered whether mankind would go the way of the dinosaur, formulated what he called the Dinosaur's Prayer: 'Lord, a little more time!' Ishmael does its bit to answer that prayer and may just possibly have bought us all a little more time." -- Los Angeles Times
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- 04. Sep. 2020
Great book. Have bought many copies for friends and family members. Definitely a recommended read.
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- 24. Aug. 2021
Mind opening
I have read this 3 times and each time I’ve gotten something new from it. I have really challenged previous beliefs about organized religion based on some of the thought-provoking concepts presented in this enlightening book.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 14. Aug. 2019
decent book
good book so far. the jaded first character is interesting. the second main character as well.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 05. Sep. 2019
Perfect Quality Unbeatable Price
Bragging to my friends at school that I got a perfect quality book for a great priceBestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 11. Dez. 2019
A large audience should read this book.
Very well written. Very informative story. Looking forward to read follow up books, My Ishmael and The Story Of B.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 25. Aug. 2021
Great Used Book
Great used book, quality exactly as described.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 18. Jul. 2017
My son thought this was a good read...he was right!!
Definitely gives an interesting perspective. One of those reads that you pass on to friends... Easy read...thought provoking.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 23. Okt. 2017
Interesting take on us humans
Hadn't really thought about us this way before. Interesting book. Well worth a read.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
- 20. Apr. 2018
Thank you!
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- 30. Aug. 2021
One of the most recommended books in my life
I believe this book should be required reading.Bestätigter Kauf: JaArtikelzustand: Gebraucht
