Full-color photographs accompanied by quotations offer a view into the totalitarian world created by Saparmurat Niyazov, who proclaimed himself head of all Turkmen and president-for-life of an independent Turkmenistan.
Die Inhaltsangabe kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
Nicolas Righetti studied at the Beaux-Arts de Genève. His travels, especially in Asia, awakened an interest in their political figures, which he captured with his camera. Righetti currently works as press photographer with the Rezo.ch agency in Geneva.
„Über diesen Titel“ kann sich auf eine andere Ausgabe dieses Titels beziehen.
Anbieter: Rarewaves.com USA, London, LONDO, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardback. Zustand: New. Love Me Turkmenistan is a vivid, colourful and often very humorous depiction of a country dominated by the dark shadow of its ex-leader, with full-technicolour depictions of its capital, its monuments, and its people, now released from a surreal chapter in their country's history.Saparmurat Niyazov, President of the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic of Turkmenistan, died early on 21st December 2006 in a strange new world of his own creation. His official title, bestowed on himself, was 'Turkmenbashi', or 'leader of Turkmen'.Even the months of the year were renamed to pay homage to Niyazov and his family. By 2001 all internet cafes were closed and ballet and opera were banned, and in 2004, the state even forbade young men from growing long hair or beards and it was prohibited for newsreaders to wear make-up.Love Me Turkmenistan is a vivid, colourful and often very humorous depiction of a country dominated by the dark shadow of its ex-leader, with full-technicolour depictions of its capital, its monuments, and its people, now released from a surreal chapter in their country's history. Each vivid image is accompanied by an actual quote from Niyazov, forming a strong and often outrageous commentary. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers LU-9781904563914
Anzahl: 5 verfügbar
Anbieter: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: new. Hardcover. Saparmurat Niyazov, President of the Turkmen Soviet Socialist Republic of Turkmenistan, died early on 21st December 2006 in a strange new world of his own creation. His official title, bestowed on himself, was 'Turkmenbashi', or 'leader of Turkmen'. Coming from a humble orphaned background, he worked his way up through the Communist party, and was made President of a newly independent Turkmenistan from the collapsing Soviet Union. The surreal reality was a twenty-year long dictatorship, considered one of the hardest in the world, where he gave his people free salt, electricity and gas - but also the lowest minimum wage possible.Even the months of the year were renamed to pay homageto Niyazov and his family. In 2001, all internet cafes were closed and ballet and opera were banned, and in 2004 the state even forbade young men from growing long hair or beards and it was prohibited for news readers to wear make-up."Love Me: Turkmensitan" is a vivid, colourful and often very humorous depiction of a country dominated by the dark shadow of its ex-leader, with full-technicolour depictions of its capital, its monumentsand its people, now released from a surreal chapter in their country's history. Each saturated image is accompanied by an actual quote from Niyazov, forming a strong and often outrageous commentary. A collection of photographs depicting the surreal reality of Turkmenistan whilst under the harsh dictatorship of Saparmurat Niyazov. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781904563914
Anbieter: PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Vereinigtes Königreich
HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers HU-9781904563914
Anzahl: 10 verfügbar
Anbieter: PBShop.store US, Wood Dale, IL, USA
HRD. Zustand: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers HU-9781904563914
Anbieter: Brook Bookstore On Demand, Napoli, NA, Italien
Zustand: new. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 789cc899915a3fc6e5cc0e6bc5df2306
Anzahl: 5 verfügbar
Anbieter: Sainsbury's Books Pty. Ltd., Camberwell, VIC, Australien
Small square 8vo. colour photos. A near fine copy in illustrated covers. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 93105
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Majestic Books, Hounslow, Vereinigtes Königreich
Zustand: New. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 6504229
Anzahl: 3 verfügbar
Anbieter: Revaluation Books, Exeter, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardcover. Zustand: Brand New. 150 pages. 8.25x8.00x0.50 inches. In Stock. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers __1904563910
Anzahl: 1 verfügbar
Anbieter: Kennys Bookshop and Art Galleries Ltd., Galway, GY, Irland
Zustand: New. 2008. hardcover. . . . . . Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers V9781904563914
Anzahl: 10 verfügbar
Anbieter: Biblios, Frankfurt am main, HESSE, Deutschland
Zustand: New. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 181343728
Anzahl: 3 verfügbar