{"title":"Hamid Ismailov","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Hamid Ismailov, a celebrated author known for his evocative storytelling and remarkable narratives. Originally from Uzbekistan, Ismailov brings a unique perspective to contemporary literature, weaving intricate tales that explore the human condition with depth and sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his novel \u003cem\u003eOf Strangers and Bees\u003c\/em\u003e, readers journey through a multilayered narrative that blends history, culture, and the human desire for connection. The story is a fascinating exploration of identity and belonging, with rich and immersive descriptions that transport you to different lands and times.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the other hand, \u003cem\u003eWe Computers\u003c\/em\u003e offers a thought-provoking dive into the realm of technology and its impact on society. This novel questions the relationship between humans and machines, exploring themes of consciousness and what it means to be alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHamid Ismailov’s books are more than just stories; they are gateways to understanding the complexities of life across different cultures. His writing transcends borders, offering readers a chance to see the world through a fresh, vibrant lens. Dive into Ismailov’s collection and experience the universal power of storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"we-computers-by-hamid-ismailov-9780300272741","title":"We Computers","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA multilayered exploration of poetry, authorship, and digital intelligence by \"a writer of immense poetic power\" (\u003cem\u003eThe Guardian\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the late 1980s, French poet and psychologist Jon-Perse finds himself in possession of one of the most promising inventions of the century: a computer. Enchanted by snippets of Persian poetry he learns from his Uzbek translation partner, Abdulhamid Ismoil, Jon-Perse builds a computer program capable of both analysing and generating literature. But beyond the text on his screen, there are entire worlds—of history, philosophy, and maybe even of love—in the stories and people he and AI conjure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHamid Ismailov brings together his work as a poet, translator, and student of literature of both East and West to craft a postmodern ode to poetry across centuries and continents. Crossing the \u003cem\u003epoètes maudits\u003c\/em\u003e with beloved Sufi classics, blending absurdist dreams with the life of Hafez, moving from careful mathematical calculations to lyrical narratives, Ismailov invents an ingenious transnational poetics of love and longing for the digital age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSituated at the crossroads of a multilingual world and mediated by the unreliable sensibilities of digital intelligence, \u003cem\u003eWe Computers\u003c\/em\u003e is a dazzling celebration of how poetry resonates across time and space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46795538497772,"sku":"9780300272741","price":30.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/24725153482294.jpg?v=1757039764"},{"product_id":"of-strangers-and-bees-by-hamid-ismailov-9781911284369","title":"Of Strangers and Bees","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe intricate new novel from the winner of the EBRD Literature Prize\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'Life in exile! May it be cursed. Once you have become a stranger, a stranger you shall remain; you may endeavour to make friends, but the task is a difficult one, full end to end with uncertainty.'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the latest thrilling multi-stranded epic from the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eThe Devils' Dance\u003c\/i\u003e, an Uzbek writer in exile traces the fate of the medieval polymath Avicenna, who shaped Islamic thought and science for centuries. Waking from a portentous dream, Uzbek writer Sheikhov is convinced that the medieval polymath Avicenna lives on, condemned to roam the world. The novel follows Avicenna in various incarnations across the ages from Ottoman Turkey to medieval Germany and Renaissance Italy. Sheikhov plies the same route, though his troubles are distinctly modern as he endures the petty humiliations of exile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFollowing the award-winning \u003ci\u003eThe Devils' Dance\u003c\/i\u003e, Hamid Ismailov has crafted another masterpiece, combining traditional oral storytelling with contemporary global fiction to create a modern Sufi parable about the search for truth and wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46998545400044,"sku":"9781911284369","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/13597973482868.jpg?v=1763219941"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/hamid-ismailov.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}