Gardens of Sand 2010 Middle East Photography 1859-1905 Nassar Hardcover DJ
$175.00
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Gardens of Sand: Commercial Photography in the Middle East 1859–1905, by Issam Nassar, Patricia Almárcegui, and Clark Worswick, explores early photography, Orientalism, and the visual history of the Middle East. Historical portraits, architectural views, and landscapes reveal how commercial photographers presented the region and its people during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
An appealing reference for photography collectors and readers interested in Middle Eastern history, historic travel, traditional dress, and religious architecture. Illustrated subjects include the Sphinx, the monastery of Mar Saba, the Jordan River, and studio portraits.
Published by Turner, this English-language hardcover features orange boards with white lettering, black endpapers, and an illustrated dust jacket. Includes essays on early Middle Eastern photography and Orientalism, an extensive photographic section, and a short biographical index of commercial photographers active in the region during the nineteenth century.
Condition: Very Good hardcover in a Good dust jacket. Boards show light handling wear, and the photographed interior pages appear clean and bright. Dust jacket has surface rubbing, scattered marks, and noticeable vertical scuffing to the rear panel, with light wear and creasing along the edges. Please examine the photographs for further condition details.
SKU D-10
Gardens of Sand 2010 Middle East Photography 1859-1905 Nassar Hardcover DJ
$175.00
An appealing reference for photography collectors and readers interested in Middle Eastern history, historic travel, traditional dress, and religious architecture. Illustrated subjects include the Sphinx, the monastery of Mar Saba, the Jordan River, and studio portraits.
Published by Turner, this English-language hardcover features orange boards with white lettering, black endpapers, and an illustrated dust jacket. Includes essays on early Middle Eastern photography and Orientalism, an extensive photographic section, and a short biographical index of commercial photographers active in the region during the nineteenth century.
Condition: Very Good hardcover in a Good dust jacket. Boards show light handling wear, and the photographed interior pages appear clean and bright. Dust jacket has surface rubbing, scattered marks, and noticeable vertical scuffing to the rear panel, with light wear and creasing along the edges. Please examine the photographs for further condition details.
SKU D-10