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House in Fez: Building a Life in the Ancient Heart of Morocco
Contributor(s): Clarke, Suzanna (Author)

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ISBN: 1416578935     ISBN-13: 9781416578932
Publisher: Pocket Books
OUR PRICE: $18.04  

Binding Type: Paperback - See All Available Formats & Editions
Published: November 2008
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Annotation: In the tradition of "Eat, Pray, Love" and "A Year in Provence" comes a poignantly told, gorgeously illustrated story of setting up house in Morocco. 8 pages of full-color photos.
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Architecture | Historic Preservation - General
- Architecture | Buildings - Residential
Dewey: 690.240
LCCN: 2008019401
Physical Information: 0.77" H x 5.26" W x 8.2" L (0.54 lbs) 288 pages
Themes:
- Cultural Region - North Africa
Features: Illustrated, Price on Product, Price on Product - Canadian
Review Citations: Kirkus Reviews 10/01/2008 pg. 1046
Library Journal Annex 01/22/2009
Library Journal 01/22/2009
 
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Publisher Description:
The Medina -- the Old City -- of Fez is the best-preserved, medieval walled city in the world. Inside this vibrant Moroccan community, internet cafes and mobile phones coexist with a maze of donkey-trod alleyways, thousand-year-old sewer systems, and Arab-style houses, gorgeous with intricate, if often shabby, mosaic work.

While vacationing in Morocco, Suzanna Clarke and her husband, Sandy, are inspired to buy a dilapidated, centuries-old riad in Fez with the aim of restoring it to its original splendor, using only traditional craftsmen and handmade materials. So begins a remarkable adventure that is bewildering, at times hilarious, and ultimately immensely rewarding.

A House in Fez chronicles their meticulous restoration, but it is also a journey into Moroccan customs and lore and a window into the lives of its people as friendships blossom. When the riad is finally returned to its former glory, Suzanna finds she has not just restored an old house, but also her soul.


Contributor Bio(s): Clarke, Suzanna: - Born in New Zealand, Suzanna Clarke grew up in several parts of Australia. In her twenties she lived in a Welsh commune, an Amsterdam squat and a Buddhist monastery in Nepal. She has worked as a photojournalist for more than two decades and is the arts director of The Daily Mail in Brisbane. Her husband, Sandy, is a radio broadcaster who now spends most of his time in Fez. Their blog is riadzany.blogspot.com.
 
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