{"product_id":"zemheri-istanbul-midwinter","title":"Midwinter Istanbul","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhotographer and director Serkan Turaç's new book, \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZemheri İstanbul Midwinter\u003c\/em\u003e, has been published by YEM Yayın.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePublished in Turkish and English with the valuable contributions of Dekar Yapı ve Yatırım A.Ş., the book visually narrates \"winter Istanbul\" with a documentary approach through Serkan Turaç's black-and-white photographs taken between 1995 and 2015.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe photographs in the book are accompanied by descriptive captions by journalist-writer Devrim Kalkan. \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZemheri İstanbul Midwinter\u003c\/em\u003e presents readers a holistic general picture of Istanbul's urban fabric with its cold weather, challenging conditions, seagulls, bridges, and historical structures, reminding us that alongside the beauties of this ancient city, its demanding nature should also not be forgotten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe book also includes comments by Burim Myftiu, Prof. Güler Ertan, and Burak Şenbak on both Istanbul winters and Serkan Turaç's photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBurim Myftiu edited the book, Ebru Turaç provided the English translations, and Salih Akman was responsible for the graphic design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn the introduction to \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZemheri İstanbul Midwinter\u003c\/em\u003e, Serkan Turaç says:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\"Istanbul, the city where I was born... Istanbul, the city where I grew up, was happy, sad, shared troubles, loved, got married, and my child was born... The city I don't know where to begin to describe. Its streets, historical areas, buildings resisting the past, new structures, and just as many people. Each is like a novel for those who wish to read. But our subject is not a novel, but photography, a value that will endure into tomorrow with its visual stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn old language, 'zemheri' means the dead of winter... The idea of \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZemheri İstanbul\u003c\/em\u003e is a selection of my winter photographs produced between 1995 and 2015, resulting from an archival search I carried out with much thought in recent years. I tried to reflect the harsh winters of Istanbul, which has a different character in every season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhotography is an indispensable part of my life, as essential as breathing for me. The concept of the city is synonymous with Istanbul in my life. I am here before you with these two important parts I love: photography and Istanbul. Its cold weather, challenging slopes, bridges, seagulls, cats, and people have all come together in this book. As someone who experiences changing emotions, joys, and worries when it snows, I observed how cold and rainy Istanbul creates such a powerful effect when photographed. While this photo book presents us with the difficulties of life in Istanbul winters as a document, it is also the kind that will delight those who wish to visually enjoy it. What the future holds is unknown, but let this be a gift to my city, precious to all of us, which will be the capital of the world...\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eISTANBUL MIDWINTER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIstanbul, where I was born… The city where I grew up, was happy, sad, troubled, loved, married, and my child was born, Istanbul...\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe city I can’t tell where to start, its streets, historical sites, buildings that resist the past, new buildings and just as much people. Each one is like a novel for those who want to read. However, our topic is not novels but photography, a value that will remain tomorrow with its visual stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn old sayings, ‘zemheri’, that is the dead of winter… \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMidwinter Istanbul \u003c\/em\u003eidea that I have been thinking about in recent years is a selection of winter photographs, which I produced between the years 1995-2015. I tried to reflect the tough winters of Istanbul, which is different in every season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePhotography is an indispensable part of my life, it is essential for me like breathing. The concept of the city is identified with Istanbul in my life. I am here with the photograph and Istanbul, these two important pieces I love. The cold weather, challenging slopes, bridges we look at, seagulls, cats and people came together in this book.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAs someone who experiences changing emotions, joys and worries when it snows; I observed how cold and rainy Istanbul created a powerful effect when photographed. While this photo book presents us the difficulties of life in the winters of Istanbul as a document, it will make those who want to enjoy it visually happy. It is unknown what will happen in future but it is a gift to my city, the precious of all of us, that will be the capital of the world...”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWHO IS SERKAN TURAÇ?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBorn in Istanbul, he completed his higher education in 'Advertising and Public Relations' before graduating from the 'Photography and Cameraman' department. He also received 'Press Photography' training. In 1992, he began his career as a reporter for a local newspaper. He wrote columns for local newspapers and produced articles and photographs for numerous magazines and newspapers. Most recently, he served as Editor-in-Chief at \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMirror Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e and Managing Editor at \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeşiktaş Yaşam Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e. He undertook various roles in short and feature films, notably in three documentaries he signed his name to. He directed short and documentary films. He founded the Bodrum Short Film Workshop and organizes short film seminars. He creates promotional films and photographs for companies. In addition to photography exhibitions, he continues to give visual photography presentations and edit books for photographers. He gives seminars in photography, video, and cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAfter serving two terms as Vice President of İFSAK, he held the position of İFSAK Board Chairman between 2013 and 2015. He also served as Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief for \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eİFSAK Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSerkan Turaç, a curator in the visual arts field, organized numerous exhibitions and festivals. He wrote a chapter in the TFSF training book. While continuing his role as a guide to private institutions, universities, associations, and photography clubs, he also served as an expert witness at the Istanbul Intellectual and Industrial Property Rights Court. He has been a jury member for photography and cinema in many national and international competitions (FIAP-UPI-PSA). Serkan Turaç continues his photography, video, and cinema work under the umbrella of AKYA Film Production. He is a member of İFSAK; an \"Honorary Member\" of BÜFOD, Sille Sanat Sarayı, Muş Photography Art Association, and Halikarnas BOFSAD. Turaç holds the EFIAP\/b title from FIAP International Federation of Photographic Art (Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique) and the GPU (Global Photographers Union) ZEUS title.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eABOUT SERKAN TURAÇ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSerkan Turaç was born in Istanbul. After completing his higher education on ‘Advertising and Public Relations’, he graduated from the ‘Department of Photography and Videography’ and additionally studied ‘Press Photography’. He started as a news reporter in a local newspaper in 1992. He worked as a columnist for local newspapers. He produced articles and photographs for many magazines and newspapers. Lastly, he worked as the Editorial Director of \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMirror Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e and as the Editor in Chief of \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBeşiktaş Yaşam Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e. He took various roles in short and feature films, including three documentaries. He established the Bodrum Short Film Workshop and since then organizes short film seminars. He shoots promotional films and photos for companies. There are award-winning Poster, DVD and Book cover designs. In addition to photography exhibitions, he has edited books for visual photography presentations and photographers. He continues conducting seminars in the field of photography, video and cinema.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHe served as Board Chairman of Istanbul Photography and Cinema Amateurs Association (İFSAK). He continued his publishing experience by keeping the roles as Editorial Chief and as Editor in Chief positions of İFSAK magazine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSerkan Turaç, as acting a curator in visual field, organized many exhibitions and festivals. He wrote a chapter in the TFSF training book. While working as a guide to private institutions, universities, associations, and photography clubs, he also works as an expert at the Istanbul Court of Intellectual and Industrial Rights, and is a jury member in photography and cinema in many competitions held in the field of national and international (FIAP-UPI-PSA). He continues his photography, video and cinema works under the roof of AKYA Film Production. Serkan Turaç is the member of IFSAK, BÜFOD, BODRUMART and AFYON FRİG in Turkey and also TFSF Representative of AFYON FRIG. He is an “Honorary Member” of Sille Art Palace, BÜFOD, Muş Photography Art Association and Halikarnas BOFSAD. Serkan Turaç holds the title “EFIAP\/b” from FIAP International Federation of Photography Art (Fédération Internationale de l’Art Photographique) and title “ZEUS” from GPU (Global Photographers Union).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"YEM Yayın","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48370210996467,"sku":"9786257008624","price":1050.0,"currency_code":"TRY","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/3950\/7395\/products\/YEM_Zemheri_Istanbul_KAPAK.jpg?v=1676449664","url":"https:\/\/yemkitabevi.com\/en-us\/products\/zemheri-istanbul-midwinter","provider":"YEM Kitabevi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}