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  • Location: Zagreb

Zagreb Noir

Zagreb Noir

Why a Booktrail?

Various: Eastern European history is filled with noir-ish and harrowing tales

  • ISBN: 978-1617753084
  • Genre: Short Stories

What you need to know before your trail

Eastern European history is filled with noir-ish and harrowing tales, and Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia, certainly has its fill. Editor Ivan Srsen has curated a diverse, powerful and dramatic group of stories that offer tremendous insight into the perspectives of contemporary Croatians.

Travel Guide

Zagreb

Zagreb, Croatia’s northwestern capital, is distinguished by its 18th- and 19th-century Austro-Hungarian architecture. At its center, Upper Town is the site of the Gothic, twin-spired Zagreb Cathedral and 13th-century St. Mark’s Church, with a colorfully tiled roof. Nearby is pedestrian-friendly Tkalčićeva Street, lined with outdoor cafes. Lower Town has the main square, Ban Jelačić.

Featuring brand-new stories (translated from Croatian) by Ivan Vidic, Josip Novakovich, Andrea Zigic-Dolenec, Robert Perisic, Mima Simic, Pero Kavesic, Nada Gasic, Zoran Pilic, Ruzica Gasperov, Darko Milosic, Nora Verde, Ivan Srsen, Neven Usumovic and Darko Macan.

BookTrail Boarding Pass: Zagreb Noir

Destination:  Zagreb   Author/guide: Ivan Srsen   Departure Time: Various

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