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Numero Zero

by Umberto Eco, Richard Dixon
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Numero Zero
Numero Zero

Satirical take on media’s intersection with history.

If you're someone who delights in sharp-witted satire wrapped in a plot full of conspiracy theories and historical interplay, "Numero Zero" might just be your new favorite book. Eco teases the mind with his critique of media manipulation and the concoction of alternate histories, all while guiding you through a mysterious narrative that's as intellectually stimulating as it is entertaining.

  • Kirkus Prize Nominee for Fiction (2016)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Numero Zero

by Umberto Eco, Richard Dixon
RM22.00 MYR Now RM15.00 MYR Save 32%
Compare to estimated retail price: RM95.00 MYR  

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ISBN: 9780544668263
Authors: Umberto Eco, Richard Dixon
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Date of Publication: 2015-01-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Contemporary, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction, Mystery/Crime/Thriller
Related Topics: Literature, Thriller, Mystery, Italian Literature, Crime
Goodreads rating: 3.16
(rated by 13091 readers)
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Satirical take on media’s intersection with history.

If you're someone who delights in sharp-witted satire wrapped in a plot full of conspiracy theories and historical interplay, "Numero Zero" might just be your new favorite book. Eco teases the mind with his critique of media manipulation and the concoction of alternate histories, all while guiding you through a mysterious narrative that's as intellectually stimulating as it is entertaining.

  • Kirkus Prize Nominee for Fiction (2016)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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