The Official Mohammed Mrabet Website Mohammed Mrabet: 'Chocolate Creams and Dollars' (1992) Translated by Paul Bowles The language of Mohammed Mrabet is a maze like the thousand alleys of the Medina - seductive, but dangerous - without a guide one is lost in suggestions and allusions. Mrabet says, 'A tongue tells a thousand truths, but you always only want to hear one.' Chocolate Creams and Dollars is a loosely autobiographical novel set in Assilah in the mid 70s. Again and again in his story the tension between two cultures becomes clear - they reject themselves like opposite poles and only seldom come together. Publisher's Note Mrabet's language is a maze like the thousand alleys of the Medina - seductive, but dangerous - without a guide one is lost in suggestions & allusions. Mrabet says "A tongue tells a thousand truths, but you always only want to hear one." This is a loosely autobiographical novel. Again & again in his story the tension between two cultures becomes clear - they reject themselves like opposite poles, only seldom coming together. Writer, composer, musicologist Paul Bowles, born in 1910, is one of the greatest living American writers. He has translated twelve of Mrabet books from Moghrebi. After 25 years, this is their final collaboration. Philip Taaffe, painter, has had major shows in galleries & museums worldwide. His work is in MOMA's permanent collection. He has travelled extensively in North Africa. His photographs taken in Morocco, found images, & numerous 1970s Moroccan 45 record covers, delve into Mrabet's themes poignantly & provocatively. First Edition, USA: 'Chocolate Creams and Dollars' (1992) Inanout Press NY, Hardback book with dustjacket. 3000 copies Moroccan story translated by Paul Bowles and illustrated by Philip Taaffe. (Also a rare mini slipcase edition of the above viewed at Mohammed's home) Reprint, USA: 'Chocolate Creams and Dollars' (1993) Inanout Press NY, Reprint of above, 2nd edition. Hardback book with dustjacket. First Edition, Germany: 'Dollars und Schokolade' (1996) The Official Mohammed Mrabet Website Copyright Notice This page and all related linked pages is the work of The Official Mohammed Mrabet Website and is copyright to Mohammed Mrabet, Simon Hamelin, Josie and David Farmer and contributors This website is online by the personal request and permission of Mohammed Mrabet The Official Mohammed Mrabet Website, ©2007