Through the centuries, Armenian artisans and artists have bequeathed Istanbul with a treasure of crafted articles. Scholars Marchese and Breu have spent more than a decade working closely with the Armenian Patriarchate of Istanbul to inventory, photograph, analyze, and describe the artifacts held in the storerooms of Istanbul Armenian churches. Accompanied by 220 colored plates and discussion of history and artistic forms, this book is a detailed description of this valuable and rare collection.

Treasures of Faith: Sacred Relics and Artifacts from the Armenian Orthodox Churches of Istanbul

Arts & Photography

Marchese, Ronald

Breu, Marlene

History & Criticism

Citlembik Publications

Exploring Turkey

Children's Books

Chaple, Amy

Boobar, Audrey

Activities, Crafts & Games

About the Author Richard Hinkle is a retired lieutenant commander in the United States Navy. He conceived the idea for this book while stationed in Istanbul with the Foreign Service from 1989-1993. As a volunteer coordinator for the Consulate motor launch, The Hiawatha, Richard spent many hours on the Bosphorus giving tours to visiting friends and government officials. He quickly found that there was no simple guide to the Bosphorus for tourists. Rhonda Vander Sluis, who also worked at the Consulate and was fluent in Turkish, became involved in the project at this point. When Richard's tour of duty ended he left the Bosphorus Guide project in Rhonda's capable hands. Hinkle and his wife Ella now live in the Washington D.C. area. Rhonda Vander Sluis was born in Pringhar, Iowa. She moved to Turkey in 1990 and spent almost ten years there working as a free-lance writer and nurse educator. She accompanied Richard Hinkle on visits to the Yalis to speak with local residents and accessed Turkish resources as well. After Richard left Turkey, Rhonda continued to edit and update the captions and photographs and added one page articles on various aspects of life on the Bosphorus. Product Description A pictorial guide to one of the most famous waterways in the world, the strait that has been called the "Soul of Istanbul". Learn the names of the palaces, fortresses, shore houses and mosques that line the shores, and explore the meanings behind the village names. Let the Bosphorus work its magic on you as you read about the traditions that have made it what it is today.

From the Bosphorus: a Self-guided Tour

Richard Hinkle

For over 1000 years, Constantinople thrived as the "New Rome", the capital of the Byzantine Empire. During this time the wealth of the empire was used to create masterpieces of architecture and art, many of which still remain in Istanbul to this day. This collection of pleasant walks reveals the splendid legacy of the Byzantines. From the magnificent domed nave of the Hagia Sophia to the majestic remains of the 1500 year-old Theodosian land walls, from the exquisite mosaics of the Chora Church to the Greek Orthodox churches of the Bosphorus and Fener, this book explores some of the finest treasures Istanbul has to offer. Against a backdrop of monuments, churches, palaces and sacred springs, the history, culture, art and religion of the Byzantines are presented and explained. Anecdotes introduce the figures and events that shaped the Byzantine era.

Byzantine Istanbul

Graven, Robert Van Den

Make your Bosphorus cruise come alive with this handy companion: From the Bosphorus: A Self-Guided Tour This second, updated edition of From the Bosphorus will be your best friend as you make your way up and down the strait that has been called 'the soul of Istanbul.' Providing you with information about the palaces, fortresses, houses, and mosques that line the shores, together with anecdotes about various buildings, personalities, and neighborhoods, this practical and affordable guide is a must for tourists and local residents alike.  A wealth of information is included in the Prologue, Introduction, Pronunciation and Glossary. Map drawings accompany beautiful photos for each village along both sides of the Bosphorus, from the Marmara Sea to the Black Sea.   --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

From the Bosphorus

Hinkle, Richard

Sluis, Rhonda Vander

Zeynep is the seagull of Galata Tower in the heart of historic Istanbul, in the country of Turkey. She alone watches over the tower, and not even tired newcomer Fikret can rest there. But what happens when Zeynep gets hurt? Colorfully illustrated by the author, this universal story of friendship gives a glimpse into this unique and interesting city.

Zeynep: The Seagull of Galata Tower

Townsend, Julia

Literature & Fiction

This practical, concise, and beautifully illustrated guide to the Topkapi Palace complex is up-to-date and packed with interesting and original information not found elsewhere. Detailed maps lead the visitor easily through the maze of buildings and courtyards. It contains information on the palace and collections, along with the sultans, harem women, pages, and eunuchs who lived there.

Topkapi Palace

History

Claire Karaz

Historical Study & Educational Resources

The secrets of the Turkish kitchen are finally revealed by Chef Angie Mitchell, in her new cookbook. "Secrets of the Turkish Kitchen" leads us through the Turkish kitchen and Turkish styles of cooking in a straight-forward, easy to understand and user friendly manner. From classic and familiar dishes like Ezo Gelin Çorbasi (Daughter in law's soup) and Kuru Köfte (Crispy picnic meatballs), to the more exotic Uskurmru Dolmasi (Mackarel stuffed with nuts and spices) or Patlicanli Iç Pilav (Aromatic aubergine pilaf) this book will definitely inspire your cooking. It is perfect for gourmet cooks who want to expand their repertoire and also for amateur cooks new to Turkish cooking.

Secrets of the Turkish Kitchen

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Mitchell, Angie

Regional & International

Beyond the Orchard describes the trials and tribulations of building a house and starting a new life in a tiny Turkish village, she, an Englishwoman, and he, an Ottoman prince from the Osmanli dynasty, whose members had been exiled upon the founding of the Turkish Republic in 1923. The descriptions of her adventures and the people she meets are sympathetic, yet hilarious fun. Accompanying descriptive drawings add interest and detail.

Beyond the Orchard

Biographies & Memoirs

Ethem, Azize

Community & Culture

Beautifully illustrated, the very colorful Purple Butterflies is a read-to picture book for young children that aims to expand and verify a child's fantasy life while letting the child explore a world of vivid colors. In this simple tale the child turns into a butterfly and flies away (keeping her now small house and mother in sight). When she returns for lunch she is not sure that she has really flown or not...

Purple Butterflies

Debra Menase

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