{"title":"Issam Nassar","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the Issam Nassar collection, where history and photography brilliantly intertwine to offer a unique perspective on Palestinian and Middle Eastern narratives. Known for his profound insights into the cultural and historical dimensions of photography, Issam Nassar is an esteemed scholar whose works explore the visual representation of Palestine and its people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCamera Palaestina\u003c\/em\u003e, one of the standout works in this collection, delves into the rich tapestry of Palestinian life through the lens of the camera. This book is a fascinating exploration of how photography has shaped and been shaped by the historical and political turbulence in the region. Each chapter provides an engaging blend of visuals and scholarship, making it an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the nuanced relationship between imagery and history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection is perfect for history enthusiasts and those keen on exploring the military and political landscapes of the Middle East. By immersing yourself in Issam Nassar’s work, you will gain deeper insights into the vibrant history and enduring spirit of a remarkable region.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"camera-palaestina-by-stephen-sheehi-9780520382886","title":"Camera Palaestina","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCamera Palaestina\u003c\/em\u003e is a critical exploration of Jerusalemite chronicler Wasif Jawhariyyeh (1904–1972) and his seven photography albums entitled \u003cem\u003eThe Illustrated History of Palestine\u003c\/em\u003e. Jawhariyyeh’s nine hundred images narrate the rich cultural and political milieu of Ottoman and Mandate Palestine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNassar, Sheehi, and Tamari locate this archive at the juncture between the history of photography in the Arab world and the social history of Palestine. Shedding new light on this foundational period, the authors explore not just major historical events and the development of an urban bourgeois lifestyle but a social field of vision of Palestinian life as exemplified in the Jerusalem community.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTracking the interplay between photographic images, the authors offer evidence of the unbroken field of material, historical, and collective experience from the living past to the living present of Arab Palestine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47000561549548,"sku":"9780520382886","price":66.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7049193482373.jpg?v=1763285041"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/issam-nassar.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}