Address Unknown
by Kathrine Kressmann Taylor | Literature & Fiction |
ISBN: 0743412710 Global Overview for this book
ISBN: 0743412710 Global Overview for this book
This Book is Currently in the Wild!
12 journalers for this copy...
From the inside cover:
When it first appeared in Story Magazine in 1938, ADDRESS UNKNOWN became an immediate social phenomenon and literary sensation. Published in book form a year later and banned in Nazi Germany, it garnered high praise in the United States and much of Europe.
A series of fictional letters between a Jewish art dealer living in San Fancisco and his former business partner, who has returned to Germany, ADDRESS UNKNOWN is a haunting tale of enormous power and enduring impact.
"ADDRESS UNKNOWN serves not only as a reminder of Nazi horrors but as a cautionary tale in light of current racial, ethnic, and nationalistic intolerance" (Publishers Weekly)
When it first appeared in Story Magazine in 1938, ADDRESS UNKNOWN became an immediate social phenomenon and literary sensation. Published in book form a year later and banned in Nazi Germany, it garnered high praise in the United States and much of Europe.
A series of fictional letters between a Jewish art dealer living in San Fancisco and his former business partner, who has returned to Germany, ADDRESS UNKNOWN is a haunting tale of enormous power and enduring impact.
"ADDRESS UNKNOWN serves not only as a reminder of Nazi horrors but as a cautionary tale in light of current racial, ethnic, and nationalistic intolerance" (Publishers Weekly)
Wow! what a powerful little story. I at first didn't realize what was happening. The strength of words! This reminds me a bit of the shock of "The Lottery". What a twist.
How insightful this american author was. How interesting that editors thought this was too powerful to be published under a woman's name at the time (1939). Sad to think they were probably right and people wouldn't have given it due serious consideration.
I might offer this up as a bookring before considering wild release.
POSTED:27/01/06
How insightful this american author was. How interesting that editors thought this was too powerful to be published under a woman's name at the time (1939). Sad to think they were probably right and people wouldn't have given it due serious consideration.
I might offer this up as a bookring before considering wild release.
POSTED:27/01/06
australia/NZ bookring:
usual bookring courtesies apply, thanks
cathyinoz
goodthinkingmax
crimson-tide
kalasue
aussieangel2
aleonblue
lakelady2282
Melanie2474
sarahbear
astro2480
xoddam
michyj
back to cathyinoz
usual bookring courtesies apply, thanks
cathyinoz
goodthinkingmax
crimson-tide
kalasue
aussieangel2
aleonblue
lakelady2282
Melanie2474
sarahbear
astro2480
xoddam
michyj
back to cathyinoz
Journal Entry 4 by goodthinkingmax from Sydney CBD, New South Wales Australia on Monday, January 30, 2006
What a relief to receive a small book in the mail after all the huge ones I've had lately. Thanks cathyinoz. I will read it this week.
Journal Entry 5 by 
crimson-tide
from Balingup, Western Australia Australia on Wednesday, February 15, 2006
crimson-tide from Balingup, Western Australia Australia on Wednesday, February 15, 2006
Arrived safely yesterday. I'll read this one ASAP.
Journal Entry 6 by crimson-tide from Balingup, Western Australia Australia on Thursday, February 16, 2006
crimson-tide from Balingup, Western Australia Australia on Thursday, February 16, 2006
What a great little story! I wonder, if I were Max, whether I would have done that? I guess that is the sort of question that is unanswerable until the situation arises . . . and let us all pray that in today's increasing atmosphere of racism and hatred that it doesn't.
Off to kalasue soon.
Off to kalasue soon.
Journal Entry 7 by kalasue from Kalamunda, Western Australia Australia on Wednesday, February 22, 2006
Received today...
This is indeed a very short book - I read it in the middle of the night when I couldn't sleep! Though I found it interesting it didn't move me I'm afraid. Although I can see that it would have been powerful in context (in 1938), the fact that it was actually fiction and that it was so short meant that I didn't really engage with it.
Delivered to aussieangel2 today
Journal Entry 10 by aussieangel2 from Dayton, Western Australia Australia on Monday, February 27, 2006
Received from kalasue yesterday. I'll try to read this in the next week and send it on.
Journal Entry 11 by aussieangel2 from Dayton, Western Australia Australia on Saturday, March 18, 2006
I found this interesting although it took a few pages to get into it and I don't really like reading diary/letter type books. I gave this a go as it was so short.
I'll contact aleonblue for an address and post asap.
I'll contact aleonblue for an address and post asap.
Journal Entry 12 by aussieangel2 from Dayton, Western Australia Australia on Tuesday, March 28, 2006
Posted this to aleonblue yesterday.
Received this little book in my mailbox today. Sould be a quick read!
Journal Entry 14 by lakelady2282 from Lake Macquarie, New South Wales Australia on Friday, April 7, 2006
Arrived today. Will read as quickly as I can.
Journal Entry 15 by lakelady2282 from Lake Macquarie, New South Wales Australia on Saturday, April 8, 2006
This is a powerful little book, skillfully done but I was surprised by the ending and the lengths to which one character would go.
Thanks so much for letting me read this book Cathy and also allowing me to discover that an older woman can meet a man she is attracted to late in life and also (something I would love to do) live in Italy half the year. She achieved both as well as writing this indictment of Nazi Germany. Way to go Kathrine!
Thanks so much for letting me read this book Cathy and also allowing me to discover that an older woman can meet a man she is attracted to late in life and also (something I would love to do) live in Italy half the year. She achieved both as well as writing this indictment of Nazi Germany. Way to go Kathrine!
Released 18 yrs ago (4/12/2006 UTC) at
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Journal Entry 17 by Melanie2474 from Narrabundah, Australian Capital Territory Australia on Thursday, April 20, 2006
An interesting bonus, particularly as a Bookring received today for The Boy in the Striped Pyjamas... look forward to reading this. Thanks :)
Journal Entry 18 by Melanie2474 from Narrabundah, Australian Capital Territory Australia on Thursday, April 27, 2006
A short read with an incredible impact. That a friendship that was so close should end in such despair is heartbreaking, all the more so because this story was inspired by an actual occurrence and set in an historical context so you believe it could (and probably did) happen. The ending is simple but so evocative - you know what has happened without needing to be told.
I am so glad I had the opportunity to read this little book. Have PM'd sarahbear for her address and will forward this on as soon as I have that information.
I am so glad I had the opportunity to read this little book. Have PM'd sarahbear for her address and will forward this on as soon as I have that information.
Journal Entry 19 by Melanie2474 at To A Fellow BookCrosser in Post office, A book trading site -- Controlled Releases on Sunday, April 30, 2006
Released 18 yrs ago (4/30/2006 UTC) at To A Fellow BookCrosser in Post office, A book trading site -- Controlled Releases
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On its way to sarahbear in Tassie.
On its way to sarahbear in Tassie.
Arrived safe and soundly today.
I really got a lot out of this little book. I wish we had read books like this at school. I think it would have made the history lessons a lot easier to understand.
A fantastic little book but I cant help wonder if the authors next books lived up to the standard of this one.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Posting to astro2480 today.
A fantastic little book but I cant help wonder if the authors next books lived up to the standard of this one.
Thank you so much for sharing.
Posting to astro2480 today.
Arrived yesterday - thankfully! I forgot to bring my lunchtime read, so this came in really handy! Finished it last night.
I can't imagine someone (Hitler) being powerful enough to turn me against my lifelong friends, regardless of their race. If I was Max would I have done the same thing? It's a question that can't be answered until you are in that position. I would like to think I wouldn't.... But I can understand his actions.
Off to xoddam on Monday to add to his collection!
I can't imagine someone (Hitler) being powerful enough to turn me against my lifelong friends, regardless of their race. If I was Max would I have done the same thing? It's a question that can't be answered until you are in that position. I would like to think I wouldn't.... But I can understand his actions.
Off to xoddam on Monday to add to his collection!
Thankyou astro2480! And thanks for the curious RABCK as well ... I'll put it on my headphones shortly.
apropos my 'collection' ... I'm not *keeping* that list on my bookshelf, you know! It's there in order to assure anxious owners that I really do send them on ... eventually! This looks short and sweet. I'll read it sooner rather than later.
apropos my 'collection' ... I'm not *keeping* that list on my bookshelf, you know! It's there in order to assure anxious owners that I really do send them on ... eventually! This looks short and sweet. I'll read it sooner rather than later.
Journal Entry 24 by xoddam from Springwood, New South Wales Australia on Thursday, September 21, 2006
It's a shame the Nazis didn't *all* burn on their own fire this way, before they so inflicted their madness on the rest of the world! Immensely clever and immensely scary.
I was sure I had michyj's address recently, but I can't find it now so I've PMed to get it again.
"May the God of Moses be at your right hand." Shudder.
I was sure I had michyj's address recently, but I can't find it now so I've PMed to get it again.
"May the God of Moses be at your right hand." Shudder.
Journal Entry 25 by xoddam from Springwood, New South Wales Australia on Thursday, September 21, 2006
P.S. Can't wait to read The Plot Against America now. Maybe it's time for a break from bookrings, despite the continuing backlog...
Apparently only one of several PMs went missing before. Going to michyj today along with Letters from St Petersburg.
I would like to plug the above-mentioned book The Plot Against America by Philip Roth to anyone who likes speculative "alternative history" fiction set in the WWII era (but no, it's definitely not another Fatherland!). I'll offer it as a bookring to BCAUS but you lot get first preference, since the subject matter is related.
I would like to plug the above-mentioned book The Plot Against America by Philip Roth to anyone who likes speculative "alternative history" fiction set in the WWII era (but no, it's definitely not another Fatherland!). I'll offer it as a bookring to BCAUS but you lot get first preference, since the subject matter is related.
Received this in the mail today with another bookring and a bunch of delicious smelling tea bags! Perfect timing because I have a tea loving German coming this weekend and I think she'll be quite impressed with my selection of teas! Thanks maddox!
Wow, what a powerful little read! So much said in so few words! Thanks for sharing cathyinoz, will pm you for your address, looks like it has completed its bookring.
MAILED OCT 17, 2006
MAILED OCT 17, 2006
Whoops!! forgot to journal that this arrived home after its little jaunt around Australia. Thanks to all for joining the ring and for all your comments.
Not sure where this will go next, but I'm sure we'll hear from it again once it's travelling.
Not sure where this will go next, but I'm sure we'll hear from it again once it's travelling.
Journal Entry 30 by rem_BBS-540553 at Yarra River in Warrandyte, Victoria Australia on Monday, November 27, 2006
Released 17 yrs ago (11/26/2006 UTC) at Yarra River in Warrandyte, Victoria Australia
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left on a bench near the bridge
left on a bench near the bridge
