The Innocence of Objects

 

The culmination of decades of omnivorous collecting, Orhan Pamuk's Museum of Innocence in Istanbul uses his novel of lost love, The Museum of Innocence, as a departure point to explore the city of his youth. In The Innocence of Objects, Pamuk's catalog of this remarkable museum, he writes about things that matter deeply to him: the psychology of the collector, the proper role of the museum, the photography of old Istanbul (illustrated with Pamuk's superb collection of haunting photographs and movie stills), and of course the customs and traditions of his beloved city. The book's imagery is equally evocative, ranging from the ephemera of everyday life to the superb photographs of Turkish photographer Ara Güler. Combining compelling art and writing, The Innocence of Objects is an original work of art and literature.

Praise for The Innocence of Objects:

"[A] most audacious and provocative take on the history of Turkish culture and politics by Turkey's best-known dissenter."
Publishers Weekly



Sayfa Sayısı: 264

Baskı Yılı: 2012


Dili: İngilizce
Yayınevi: Abrams