Turkey: The Passenger

The Passenger is a collection of new writing, photography, and reportage that explores the essence of different cultures and how history has shaped them. It features essays, investigative journalism, original photography, illustrations, charts, and unusual facts and observations. This volume, curated by Elif Batuman and Burhan Sönmez, focuses on Turkey, a complex country with a rich history that has grappled with its identity. It examines the rise of "illiberal democracies" through the erosion of civil liberties and press freedom and explores the bright spots of hope that allow the population to continue living and thriving.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 192 pages
Publication date: 14 January 2021
Publisher: Europa Editions (UK) Ltd

The Passenger is a captivating anthology that gathers the finest new writing, photography, and reportage from across the globe. Its mission is to dismantle barriers and unveil the soul of each destination. Packed with thought-provoking essays, in-depth investigative journalism, original photography, illustrations, charts, and peculiar facts and observations, each volume offers a unique perspective on a distinct culture, revealing how history has molded it into what it is today.

Brimming with intricate research and boundless wonder, The Passenger serves as a heartfelt ode to global exploration.

In this volume, esteemed Turkish writers, many of whom find themselves in self-imposed exile, delve into the captivating yet perplexing country of Turkey. The birth of the "New Turkey," as coined by its President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, serves as a remarkable tale of the ascent of "illiberal democracies" through the erosion of civil liberties, press freedom, and the independence of the judicial system. Turkey, a complex nation with a rich history, has grappled with defining its own identity since its inception.

Positioned between competing ideologies, secularism and piety, militaristic nationalism and exceptional openness to foreigners, Turkey defies easy categorization. Through the voices of some of its most talented writers and journalists, The Passenger delves into the origins of Turkey's current state and uncovers the rays of hope that sustain its resilient and often frustrated population.

This anthology offers a profound exploration of Turkey's past, present, and future, shedding light on its complexities and offering a glimpse into the vibrant tapestry of its people and culture.

Weight: 522g
Dimension: 161 x 241 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781787702424