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Jordan Bars Publication of Saddam Novel
2005-06-27
It seems even fallen dictators have trouble getting their novels published. Jordan has barred publication of Saddam Hussein's fourth novel, titled "Get Out, Damned One," due to political concerns, a senior Jordanian official said Sunday. "I just assessed whether this would be in Jordan's national interest and I thought it was not because the whole issue bears political ramifications which do not serve Jordan at all," Ahmad Qudah, head of the Press and Publications Department, told The Associated Press. "I have declined to ordain the printing and circulation of the novel said to be written by Saddam because we in Jordan will not sacrifice our ties with Iraq for anything."
Posted by:Fred

#2  Before I took the time to read the article I was under the impression the book was a deply introspective autobiography of Saddam himself!!! The title would reflect the hatred most of his countrymen feel for him.
Posted by: Tkat   2005-06-27 09:17  

#1  "Get Out, Damned One"

Saddam shouldn't worry... It's only a matter of time before Oliver Stone secures the movie rights...

After those images of the old phart in his drawers, Stone probably wants to follow up the Blockbuster, "Alexander the Great", with the thrilling modern day epic, "A Day in the Life of a Misunderstood Tyrant"
Posted by: BigEd   2005-06-27 00:23  

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