{"title":"Andrew Hussey","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the captivating world of Andrew Hussey, a renowned writer celebrated for his insightful contributions to biography and memoirs. With a keen eye for detail and a passion for unravelling the complexities of culture and history, Hussey has penned works that offer readers a profound understanding of socio-political landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed works is \u003cem\u003eSpeaking East\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling narrative that delves into the life and influence of François Mitterrand’s mysterious envoy, Paul Morand, and the intricate connections between Western and Eastern Europe during the 20th century. This book is a testament to Hussey's ability to weave intricate stories from rich historical tapestries, making complex ideas accessible and engaging for readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAndrew Hussey's collection is perfect for those interested in biographies that not only tell a person's life story but also explore broader cultural themes. His thoughtful storytelling has won him a dedicated readership seeking to understand the multilayered relationships between politics, culture, and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eImmerse yourself in Andrew Hussey's works and gain a deeper appreciation of how individual narratives reflect and influence global realities. Each book in this collection is an invitation to explore the fascinating stories of the past and their lingering impact on the present.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"speaking-east-by-andrew-hussey-9781789144925","title":"Speaking East","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIsidore Isou was a young Jew in war-time Bucharest, and barely survived the Romanian Holocaust. He made his way to Paris where in 1945 he founded the avant-garde movement Lettrism, described as the missing link between Dada, Surrealism, Situationism and May '68.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eSpeaking East\u003c\/i\u003e, Andrew Hussey presents a colourful picture of the post-war Left Bank, where Lettrist fists flew in avant-garde punch-ups in Jazz clubs and cafes. Isou, as sexy and as charismatic as the young Elvis, gathered around him a group of hooligan disciples who argued, drank and had sex with the Parisian intellectual elite.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a vibrant account of the life and times of a pivotal figure in the history of the avant-garde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewSouth Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46845801038060,"sku":"9781789144925","price":85.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/27978293482824.jpg?v=1758896407"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/andrew-hussey.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}