Books (buy.sample.read): In the Shadow of the Pyramids: Spreads

In the Shadow of the Pyramids is a first person account exploring memory and identity. With images spanning 2005 to 2014, what began as a look in the mirror to understand the essence of Egyptian identity expanded into an exploration of the trials and tribulations of a turbulent nation. The result is dark, sentimental and passionate. Juxtaposing the innocence of the past with the obscurity of the present, the book is an experience, edited to look like a one night’s encounter. A peaceful and tranquil day suddenly turns violent and chaotic, it’s claustrophobic, until a new dawn rises and there is hope again. 

*Nominee Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2016*
*Time Magazine's Best Photobooks 2015*
*Photo Eye Best Photobooks 2015*
*Best PhotoBook 2015 selection by Yumi Goto, Robin Titchener, Jason Eskenazi, Alejandro Cartagena, John Gossage, Colin Pantall, Tim Clark, Ramon Reverte, Martin Amis, Atsushi Saito, Lens Culture*
*Winner 2015 Best Photo Book Public Vote, Fotobookfestival Kassel*
*Voted 2015 Best Photobook by Gerry Badger & Rudi Thoemmes, Fotobookfestival*
*Finalist PHotoEspaña 2015 Best Photography Book of the Year*
*Finalist Athens Photo Festival Best Photo Book 2015*
*Finalist Encontros da Imagem Best Self Published Photobook 2015*
*Finalist 2014 Unseen Dummy Award*

Photography & Text: Laura El-Tantawy
Design: SYB
Self published edition of 500
Signed & numbered
Dimensions: 22.7 x 17.6 x 3.9 cm
Hard Cover on Peydur / Hand bound
Inside paper 120 grams Core Uncoated
Pages: 440 pages with Japanese folds including 7 smaller text pages & 18 pages as single sheets
Released January 25, 2015
ISBN: 978-90-821066-1-9
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