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Forgotten Palestinian Cities by Anonymous
For nine years, an anonymous Palestinian historian and artist has maintained the memory of the more than 400 Palestinian towns and villages ethnically cleansed during the Nakba. Through their meticulously colourised archival images and gently lyrical, informative texts, Anonymous offers a rare and precious glimpse into pre-Nakba life in Forgotten Palestinian Cities. This debut collection is an immersive and stunning visual record that vividly recalls a not-so-distant past.
“I have chosen not to identify myself by name. This is both intentional and involuntary. Though much of my work is focused on an exploration of the past, it is imperative to remember that the Nakba did not end in 1948. Indeed Israel’s regime of terror and destruction persist to this day. So much so that I am forced to conceal my identity out of fear of retribution, punishment, or perhaps world of all, exile.
My dear Palestine, what a blessing it is to be burdened by you.”
- Anonymous
On a personal note, this is a beautiful book that is a heartbreaking work of art. I am also proud to stock all of the titles published by Slingshot Books. Slingshot Books is a tiny, radical publishing house for kids and their grown-ups and in this world, they give me hope.
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Forgotten Palestinian Cities by Anonymous
For nine years, an anonymous Palestinian historian and artist has maintained the memory of the more than 400 Palestinian towns and villages ethnically cleansed during the Nakba. Through their meticulously colourised archival images and gently lyrical, informative texts, Anonymous offers a rare and precious glimpse into pre-Nakba life in Forgotten Palestinian Cities. This debut collection is an immersive and stunning visual record that vividly recalls a not-so-distant past.
“I have chosen not to identify myself by name. This is both intentional and involuntary. Though much of my work is focused on an exploration of the past, it is imperative to remember that the Nakba did not end in 1948. Indeed Israel’s regime of terror and destruction persist to this day. So much so that I am forced to conceal my identity out of fear of retribution, punishment, or perhaps world of all, exile.
My dear Palestine, what a blessing it is to be burdened by you.”
- Anonymous
On a personal note, this is a beautiful book that is a heartbreaking work of art. I am also proud to stock all of the titles published by Slingshot Books. Slingshot Books is a tiny, radical publishing house for kids and their grown-ups and in this world, they give me hope.
Please assist at checkout by selecting the correct postage option for your purchase as deliveries cannot be completed until postage is fully paid - thank you!