St. Petersburg Noir

Name: St. Petersburg Noir
Brand: Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand
SKU: 9781617751011
Price: 29.99 NZD
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Series: Akashic Noir Series

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St. Petersburg Noir is a gripping collection of crime and thriller short stories set in the shadowy and atmospheric streets of St. Petersburg, Russia. Each story delves into the darker side of the city, featuring complex characters and mysterious plots that capture the essence of Russian noir. The book offers a diverse range of tales that interweave tales of intrigue, betrayal, and the gritty realities of life in this iconic city.
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This book may appeal to you if you appreciate gritty crime stories set against a backdrop of a city rich in history and character. Exploring the dark and enigmatic underbelly of St. Petersburg, it’s perfect for those who enjoy atmospheric thrillers with a mix of intrigue and local culture.

St. Petersburg Noir

Following Akashic's success with Moscow Noir , this new volumes explore the dark beating heart of Russia's cultural mecca.

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St. Petersburg claims to have the strongest spirit of all Russian cities, and indeed the shadowy metaphysics of this city captivate tourists and locals alike.

St. Petersburg conjures up some of the greatest literary names in history, such as Alexander Pushkin, Nikolai Gogol, and Fyodor Dostoevsky. Modern-day St. Petersburg lavishly offers the scenery and conditions for true noir stories, and the writers in St. Petersburg Noir concoct their own worlds within this city with stories ranging from mystical to outwardly grotesque.

Series: Akashic Noir Series

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St. Petersburg Noir is a compelling anthology featuring fourteen diverse and expertly crafted crime stories set against the backdrop of Russia's second city. The book captures the essence of a city rich in literary history and architectural beauty, yet mired in post-Soviet decline and crime. With its varied narratives, the collection showcases the vitality of current Russian literature.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781617751011

Publisher: Akashic Books,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 September 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: Akashic Books,U.S.

Contributors:

Edited by Natalia Smirnova
Edited by Julia Goumen

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 140.0mm

Height: 210.0mm

Weight: 320g

Pages: 320

Collections

Crime & Thriller Fiction General Fiction Series: Akashic Noir Series

About the Author

Natalia Smirnova: Natalia Smirnova was born in 1978 in Moscow. After studying law and working as a lawyer, she moved to St. Petersburg to work as a foreign rights manager for a publisher. In 2006 she cofounded the Goumen & Smirnova Literary Agency, with Julia Goumen, representing Russian authors worldwid. She and Goumen were also the coeditors of Moscow Noir (Akashic Books).
Julia Goumen: Julia Goumen was born in St. Petersburg, Russia, in 1977. With a PhD in English, she has been working in publishing since 2001, starting her own literary agency after three years as a foreign rights manager. Since 2006 Goumen has run the Goumen & Smirnoval Literary Agency with Natalia Smirnova. She and Smirnova were also the coeditors of Moscow Noir (Akashic Books).