{"title":"Stephen Brown","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStephen Brown\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a compelling exploration of cultural intersections and historical narratives through his thought-provoking works. Readers can expect insightful reflections on arts and heritage, often delving into complex social and political landscapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a focus on places rich in history and meaning, such as in \u003cem\u003eGerman Jerusalem\u003c\/em\u003e, Brown's writing invites a deeper understanding of identity and cultural memory, making his books essential for those intrigued by the arts and cultural studies.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"german-jerusalem-by-stephen-brown-9781912208616","title":"German Jerusalem","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the 1920s, before the establishment of Israel, a group of German Jews settled in a garden city on the outskirts of Jerusalem. During World War II, their quiet community, nicknamed Grunewald on the Orient, emerged as both an immigrant safe haven and a lively expatriate hotspot, welcoming many famous residents including poet-playwright Else Lasker-Schüler, historian Gershom Scholem, and philosopher Martin Buber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt was an idyllic setting, if fraught with unique tensions on the fringes of the long-divided holy city. After the war, despite the weight of the Shoah, the neighbourhood miraculously repaired shattered bonds between German and Israeli residents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eGerman Jerusalem\u003c\/i\u003e, Thomas Sparr opens up the history of this remarkable community and the forgotten borderland they called home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47486090739948,"sku":"9781912208616","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9ad5bc68706d55cfa772354bc25430a0.jpg?v=1775781948"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/stephen-brown.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}