Post Exoticism in Ten Lessons, Lesson Eleven

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By Antoine Volodine

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Post Exoticism in Ten Lessons, Lesson Eleven by Antoine Volodine is a unique and imaginative work blending the surreal with philosophical musings. Set in a world that defies conventional storytelling, it explores the concept of "post-exoticism," a literary genre created by the author himself. Through a series of interlinked narratives and voices from political dissidents and dreamers, the book delves into themes of memory, rebellion, and the power of storytelling in a dystopian future.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy exploring innovative, boundary-pushing narratives that blend elements of science fiction and fantasy with a touch of philosophical inquiry. Its unique structure and post-exotic universe offer a rich tapestry of interconnected stories and characters, ideal for readers who relish complex worlds and unconventional storytelling.

A key book in Volodine's literary universe in which "post-exoticist" writers are imprisoned for subversion in a post-apocalyptic world.

Participate in the CBSD Galley Box and send copies to the top 50 or so Open Letter bookstore accounts: City Lights, McNally Jackson, Elliot Bay, etc. The manuscript is already in the hands of reviewers of Volodine's Writers, which is coming out from Dalkey Archive this fall. Several reviewers are planning on including Ten Lessons in their reviews. Approximately 200 advance copies sent to primary publications. This list includes: New York Times, SF Chronicle, LA Times, n+1, New York Review of Books, The Nation, Bookforum, The Believer, Atlantic Monthly, New Yorker, Rain Taxi, Time Out New York/Chicago, World Literature Today, Flavorwire, Washington Post, BOMB, Literary Review, Complete Review, Words Without Borders, B&N Review, Harper's, Shelf Awareness, Quarterly Conversation, Chicago Tribune, Typographical Era, Slate, Salon, etc. Also sent to the following trade publications: Publishers Weekly, Kirkus, Booklist, Library Journal. Advance copies also sent to members of the NBCC Award Committee and the Best Translated Book Award Fiction Committee. Strong push to editors at io9 as an example of a unique, very literary sci-fi universe that would interest their readers. Giveaway of 25 copies on GoodReads, along with contacting members who have given his other works positive reviews. Promote on Three Percent and on social media via Open Letter's FB & Twitter accounts (over 4,200 likes on FB; almost 9,200 followers on Twitter). Special series on Three Percent highlighting each of the ten lessons of the post-exoticist movement along with interviews with the translator (who doubles as a Volodine scholar) and possibly Volodine himself (who hides behind a series of pseudonyms and is a bit of a recluse). Ebook available and will be mentioned on all press release materials, Open Letter website, etc.

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Like with Antoine Volodine's other works, Post-Exoticism in Ten Lessons, Lesson Eleven takes place in a corrupted future where a small group of radical writers—those who practice 'post-exoticism'—have been jailed by those in power and are slowly dying off.

But before Lutz Bassmann, the last post-exoticist writer, passes away, a couple of journalists will try and pry out all the secrets of this powerful literary movement. This is without a doubt one of the most ambitious literary projects of recent times: a project exploring the revolutionary power of words.

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Post Exoticism in Ten Lessons, Lesson Eleven by Antoine Volodine is praised for its cleverness and insight. Critics highlight its blend of science fiction, magical realism, and political commentary, creating a complex and unique literary cosmos. The narrative is noted for its staggering and imaginative scope, with characters that depict human struggle against extinction in rich, hypnotic prose.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781940953113

Publisher: Open Letter

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 May 2015

Country: United States

Imprint: Open Letter

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 150g

Pages: 104

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About the Author

Antoine Volodine is the primary pseudonym of a French writer who has published 20 books under this name, several of which are available in English translation, including Minor Angels, Naming the Jungle, and Writers. He also publishes under the names Lutz Bassmann (We Monks and Soldiers) and Manuela Draeger (In the Time of the Blue Ball). Most of his works take place in a post-apocalyptic world where members of the "post-exoticism" writing movement have all been arrested as subversive elements. Together, these works constitute one of the most inventive, ambitious projects of contemporary writing.

J.T. Mahany is a graduate of the masters program in literary translation at the University of Rochester. He is currently translating several books by the enigmatic and intriguing French author, Antoine Volodine.

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