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Otto & Daria
A Wartime Journey Through No Man's Land
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Pub Date
Sep 29 2016
| Archive Date
Nov 30 2016
Description
A poignant memoir of lives cleaved by war, Otto and Daria is the first-hand account of Eric (or Otto) Koch. As a Jewish refugee from WWII Germany, Otto first left his country for England, and later arrived in Canada, where he was for a time imprisoned in a camp. The counterpoint to Otto's recollections are the letters from his long-distance love interest, Daria Hambourg, a London girl of bohemian temperament, unusual literary talents and a distinguished, but restrictive, family background. These parallel writings tell the story of two young people caught in the grip of history, and together show what you have to give up in order to move forward.
A poignant memoir of lives cleaved by war, Otto and Daria is the first-hand account of Eric (or Otto) Koch. As a Jewish refugee from WWII Germany, Otto first left his country for England, and later...
Description
A poignant memoir of lives cleaved by war, Otto and Daria is the first-hand account of Eric (or Otto) Koch. As a Jewish refugee from WWII Germany, Otto first left his country for England, and later arrived in Canada, where he was for a time imprisoned in a camp. The counterpoint to Otto's recollections are the letters from his long-distance love interest, Daria Hambourg, a London girl of bohemian temperament, unusual literary talents and a distinguished, but restrictive, family background. These parallel writings tell the story of two young people caught in the grip of history, and together show what you have to give up in order to move forward.
A Note From the Publisher
- Written by author of 14 previous books and winner of the Yad Vashem Prize
- This is a WWII/Holocaust memoir, but also the universal story of a search for home.
- Will be an attractive story for the Jewish and non-Jewish communities alike.
- References to arts, music, and culture are infused throughout this narrative. The author came from a well-off family of jewellery dealers.
- Shows a little-known aspect of Canada-- its internment of Jewish refugees as "enemy aliens" with the very people they sought to escape!
- Author Eric Koch is longtime CBC producer-- well-known and well-spoken.
- Koch is also 96 years old--a testament to what our elders can accomplish in later life.
- Book belongs to the Regina Collection-- a series of small, beautifully packaged, cloth-bound books that provide a sense of intimacy perfect for memoirs.
Marketing Contact: Morgan Tunzelmann, morgan.tunzelmann@uregina.ca.
Distribution:
CANADA: UTP Distribution - Customer Service 1-800-565-9523
U.S.: Ingram - Customer Service 1-866-400-5351, Account No. S210
INTERNATIONAL: Gazelle Book Services - Customer Service +44 (0) 1524 528500
- Written by author of 14 previous books and winner of the Yad Vashem Prize
- This is a WWII/Holocaust memoir, but also the universal story of a search for home.
- Will be an attractive story for...
A Note From the Publisher
- Written by author of 14 previous books and winner of the Yad Vashem Prize
- This is a WWII/Holocaust memoir, but also the universal story of a search for home.
- Will be an attractive story for the Jewish and non-Jewish communities alike.
- References to arts, music, and culture are infused throughout this narrative. The author came from a well-off family of jewellery dealers.
- Shows a little-known aspect of Canada-- its internment of Jewish refugees as "enemy aliens" with the very people they sought to escape!
- Author Eric Koch is longtime CBC producer-- well-known and well-spoken.
- Koch is also 96 years old--a testament to what our elders can accomplish in later life.
- Book belongs to the Regina Collection-- a series of small, beautifully packaged, cloth-bound books that provide a sense of intimacy perfect for memoirs.
Marketing Contact: Morgan Tunzelmann, morgan.tunzelmann@uregina.ca.
Distribution:
CANADA: UTP Distribution - Customer Service 1-800-565-9523
U.S.: Ingram - Customer Service 1-866-400-5351, Account No. S210
INTERNATIONAL: Gazelle Book Services - Customer Service +44 (0) 1524 528500
Advance Praise
“With its rare blend of insight, humour and
astonishing detail, Eric Koch's memoir is a deeply moving tribute to a vivid
past. Engaging and inspiring, its appeal is universal and unchanging.” - The Right Honourable Adrienne
Clarkson
“I envy those readers of Otto & Daria who for the first time
are entering the curious, complicated, and cultured world of Eric Koch. No one
will finish reading this lovely book without experiencing a lifting of the
spirits. To read it is to appreciate the value of music, literature, the effects
of war, the hopes of peace, and the world’s cultural if not its civilized
values.” - John Robert Colombo, author, editor, and translator of more than 200 books
“With its rare blend of insight, humour and astonishing detail, Eric Koch's memoir is a deeply moving tribute to a vivid past. Engaging and inspiring, its appeal is universal and unchanging.” - The...
Advance Praise
“With its rare blend of insight, humour and
astonishing detail, Eric Koch's memoir is a deeply moving tribute to a vivid
past. Engaging and inspiring, its appeal is universal and unchanging.” - The Right Honourable Adrienne
Clarkson
“I envy those readers of Otto & Daria who for the first time
are entering the curious, complicated, and cultured world of Eric Koch. No one
will finish reading this lovely book without experiencing a lifting of the
spirits. To read it is to appreciate the value of music, literature, the effects
of war, the hopes of peace, and the world’s cultural if not its civilized
values.” - John Robert Colombo, author, editor, and translator of more than 200 books
Marketing Plan
$10 000 marketing and promotions budget
National publicity campaign particularly targeting Jewish publications such as Tablet, Tikkun, Jewish Review of Books, Jewish Observer, Mosaic, and Moment
Will also solicit reviews from New York Times, Library Journal, Bookforum, Christian Science Monitor, Midwest Book Reviews
Will offer Erich Koch (former CBC producer) for interview to NPR
Advertising in The New Republic and The New York Review of Books
$10 000 marketing and promotions budget
National publicity campaign particularly targeting Jewish publications such as Tablet, Tikkun, Jewish Review of Books, Jewish Observer, Mosaic, and Moment
Will...
Marketing Plan
$10 000 marketing and promotions budget
National publicity campaign particularly targeting Jewish publications such as Tablet, Tikkun, Jewish Review of Books, Jewish Observer, Mosaic, and Moment
Will also solicit reviews from New York Times, Library Journal, Bookforum, Christian Science Monitor, Midwest Book Reviews
Will offer Erich Koch (former CBC producer) for interview to NPR
Advertising in The New Republic and The New York Review of Books
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Other Format |
| ISBN |
9780889774438 |
| PRICE |
$21.95 (USD)
|
| PAGES |
282
|
Additional Information
Available Editions
| EDITION |
Other Format |
| ISBN |
9780889774438 |
| PRICE |
$21.95 (USD)
|
| PAGES |
282
|
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