The Land of the Anka Bird: A Journey Through the Turkic Heartlands [Paperback]

The Land of the Anka Bird: A Journey Through the Turkic Heartland is a reflective visual essay introducing the powerful photographs of Ergun ?aatay. The book explores the cultural landscape and geography of the vast Turkic-speaking lands, from the mercantile cities of Uzbekistan to little-explored pockets of the Baltic. It is clear that while divided by distance, the diverse Turkic share far more than a linguistic heritage. Deep cultural connections highlight great mobility across many landscapes and centuries. Spanning both the nomadic and settled worlds, this book challenges assumptions about an intriguing swathe of our planet while celebrating its wildly varied traditions and environment.From the oasis cities of Central Asia to the vast frozen wastes of eastern Siberia, the remarkable photographs of Ergun ?aatay reflect the immensity and drama of the Turkic-speaking world and the colorful lives, beliefs, and spirit of its peoples.Ergun ?aatay and the Turkic-speaking world: an introduction by Caroline EdenMapTHE PHOTOGRAPHSIndexGB