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December 20, 2008
51 Down, 1 To Go "Love Me Turkmenistan" (52 Books, 52 Weeks)
Love Me Turkmenistan is a compelling, unique book. The slim volume features vivid photos of Turkmenistan, especially its graven images of Saparmurat Niyazov (its former president), each photo paired with an actual quote from Niyazov, one of the world's harshest dictators. The New York Post named the book one of its best holiday gift books, and I myself am giving it as a holiday gift to a friend who loves both travel and photography (as well as irony).
For one month, enter the coupon code "LHB001" at Atomic Books and receive 15% off this title.
My next book is Underground America: Narratives of Undocumented Lives, edited by Peter Orner.
also at Largehearted Boy:
52 Books, 52 Weeks (2008 Edition)
52 Books, 52 Weeks (2007 Edition)
52 Books, 52 Weeks (2006 Edition)
52 Books, 52 Weeks (2005 Edition)
52 Books, 52 Weeks (2004 Edition)
Online "best of 2008" book lists
Book Notes (authors create playlists for their book)
Note Books (musicians discuss literature)
tag: books photography niyazov turkmenistan
