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The Bastard of Istanbul - hardcover Shafak, Elif. Elif Shafak is one of Turkey’s most widely read contemporary authors, translated into more than fifty languages. This is the First Edition, First Printing (Viking, 2007) hardcover with dust jacket. Elif Shafak’s The Bastard of Istanbul is an internationally acclaimed novel exploring the intertwined histories of Turkish and Armenian families across generations. Set in both Istanbul and the United States, the novel grapples with memory, cultural identity, and buried truths surrounding the Armenian genocide. This is the First Edition, First Printing (Viking, 2007) hardcover with dust jacket. Collectors and readers of contemporary literary fiction prize Shafak’s works for their bold themes and elegant prose. About the Author: Elif Shafak is one of Turkey’s most widely read contemporary authors, translated into more than fifty languages. Her works often focus on cultural memory, identity, and the meeting of East and West. Condition Very Good (VG). Dust jacket bright with light shelf wear. Interior pages clean and tight. Small blue ink mark present on front endpaper. May show very faint water rippling on some pages (see photos). Otherwise clean and solid.