DANCING ON THIN ICE; Travails of a Russian Dissenter
by Polishchuk, Arkady
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Very Fine/None
- ISBN 10
- 099877703X
- ISBN 13
- 9780998777030
- Seller
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Lake Forest, Illinois, United States
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About This Item
Los Angeles: DoppelHouse Press, 2018. Pictorial boards. Very Fine/None. INSCRIBED by the Author on the half title, 8vo, glossy photographic & typographic boards with image of the Author in front of a page typed in Russian, Index, 349 pages + [1] About the Author + [1] Acknowledgements. Arkady Polishchuk (1935-2020) was a Russian Jewish dissident and former journalist who authored articles, essays, and satires for leading Russian periodicals.<br /> <br /> In his memoir, which is full of Jewish humor and sardonic Russian irony, exiled Russian journalist and human rights advocate Arkady Polishchuk colorfully narrates his evolution as a dissenter and his work on behalf of persecuted Christians in 1970s Soviet Russia.<br /> <br /> EXCEPTIONAL CONDITION internally & externally! No previous owner or remainder marks.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Borg Antiquarian (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 8571
- Title
- DANCING ON THIN ICE; Travails of a Russian Dissenter
- Author
- Polishchuk, Arkady
- Format/Binding
- Pictorial boards
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Fine
- Jacket Condition
- None
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 099877703X
- ISBN 13
- 9780998777030
- Publisher
- DoppelHouse Press
- Place of Publication
- Los Angeles
- Date Published
- 2018
- Keywords
- Russia, Jews, Christians, dissenter, danger, humor
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About the Seller
Borg Antiquarian
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Lake Forest, Illinois
About Borg Antiquarian
BorgAntiquarian (ABAA & ILAB) is a dealer long engaged in selling exceptional collectibles: rare and fine books, autographs and manuscripts, fine art and artifacts. We are generalists in Americana, English & American literature, plus selected authors & important figures (Dickens & Darwin; presidents & 'signers'; scientists & historical figures; Revolutionary & Civil War militaria).
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