Turkish Kaleidoscope is a powerful graphic novel that traces Turkey’s descent into political violence in the 1970s through the experiences of four students on opposing sides of the conflict. Inspired by Jenny White鈥檚 own experiences as a student in Turkey during this tumultuous period as well as original oral histories of Turks who lived through it, this book reveals how violent factionalism has its own emotional and cultural logic that defies ideological explanations.
av福利社 the Author
Jenny White is a social anthropologist and professor at the Stockholm University Institute for Turkish Studies. Her many books include Muslim Nationalism and the New Turks (Princeton) and the novel The Winter Thief. She lives in Stockholm. Twitter @WhiteJennyB
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Erg眉n G眉nd眉z is a critically acclaimed artist and the author of numerous books and albums. His work spans graphic novels, comics, caricatures, animated films, book covers, and commercial art. He lives in Istanbul.
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The Turkish Kaleidoscope Musical Playlist is a kaleidoscopic view of the musical backdrop from 1970s Turkey. It explores the music scene of the period, from Anatolian rock & pop to modern & traditional folk music (t眉rk眉) and arabesk. The songs range from laid-back pop sounds to songs with a strong political discourse.