In the Shadow of the Pyramids (signed)

by Laura El-Tantawy

Photographs: Laura El-Tantawy

Publisher: selfpublished

440 pages

Pictures: color

Year: 2015

ISBN: 978-90-821066-1-9

Comments: Signed and numbered. Dimensions: 22.7 x 17.6 cm / 3.9 cm deep. Cover: Hard Cover on Peydur. Inside paper: 120 grams Core Uncoated. Pages: 440 pages with Japanese folds including 7 smaller text pages & 18 pages as single sheets. Binding: Hand bound. Designer: SYB

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.

*Selected for 2015 Fotobookfestival Kassel*

*Shortlisted for 2014 Unseen Dummy Award*

> selected among the Best Photobooks 2015 by Colin Pantall

Mentioned by Lederman / Yatskevich / Lang in HOW WE SEE PHOTOBOOKS BY WOMEN

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In the Shadow of the Pyramids (signed)

by Laura El-Tantawy

Photographs: Laura El-Tantawy

Publisher: selfpublished

440 pages

Pictures: color

Year: 2015

ISBN: 978-90-821066-1-9

Comments: Signed and numbered. Dimensions: 22.7 x 17.6 cm / 3.9 cm deep. Cover: Hard Cover on Peydur. Inside paper: 120 grams Core Uncoated. Pages: 440 pages with Japanese folds including 7 smaller text pages & 18 pages as single sheets. Binding: Hand bound. Designer: SYB

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.

*Selected for 2015 Fotobookfestival Kassel*

*Shortlisted for 2014 Unseen Dummy Award*

> selected among the Best Photobooks 2015 by Colin Pantall

Mentioned by Lederman / Yatskevich / Lang in HOW WE SEE PHOTOBOOKS BY WOMEN

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