{"title":"Can Dundar","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the acclaimed Turkish journalist and author, \u003cem\u003eCan Dündar\u003c\/em\u003e. Known for his illuminating insights and courageous journalism, Dündar offers thought-provoking works that delve into the political and social landscape of modern Turkey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his notable works, \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eErdogan\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, provides a graphic novel interpretation of the contemporary Turkish scene under the leadership of its current president. This book offers a unique blend of visual storytelling and in-depth analysis, making it accessible to a wide range of readers who are eager to explore Turkish politics and current affairs through a creative lens.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCan Dündar's contributions to literature and journalism have been substantial, offering perspectives that combine authenticity, critical analysis, and a touch of narrative flair. His work in graphic novels not only engages the reader visually but also challenges them to consider the complexities of political dynamics and individual freedoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore our Can Dündar collection to discover compelling narratives that capture the essence of a nation in transition, all through the eyes of a journalist who has lived through and reported on its tumultuous events. Dive into this profound exploration of Turkey and its political stage with Can Dündar’s insightful storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"erdogan-by-can-dundar-9781551529219","title":"Erdogan","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eWinner, 2022 Atomium Comic Strip Prize\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA comprehensive graphic biography of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, the authoritarian president of Turkey.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the world's most divisive and controversial leaders, Recep Tayyip Erdoğan has ruled over Turkey as either prime minister or president since 2003. This graphic biography sheds light on the origins of Turkey's most powerful man, from his youth as a budding soccer player to his years spent navigating Turkey's political landscape, including the founding of the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) in 2001. Author Can Dündar, a Turkish journalist and contributor to the \u003cem\u003eWashington Post\u003c\/em\u003e now living in exile in Berlin, spent several years researching this book. In 2015, he was arrested when his newspaper published photos of Turkey's state intelligence sending weapons to ISIS in Syria; in 2020, he was sentenced in absentia by Turkish courts to 27 years in prison for espionage and aiding an armed terrorist organisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSituated at the crossroads between Europe and Asia with a population of 84 million, Turkey is a growing economic powerhouse with a geopolitically strategic location. As its leader, the Islamic, conservative Erdoğan has had a polarising effect on the country's populace; some applaud his economic and political reforms, while others decry his autocratic, iron-fisted rule which has included the jailing of opponents, the crushing of free speech and the rights of LGBTQ+ people and others, and an ongoing war waged against the country's Kurdish minority.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeaturing compelling illustrations by Egyptian-Sudanese comic artist Anwar, this book provides a critical and dramatic context for understanding Erdoğan's convictions and contradictions as a demagogue for whom democracy has been merely a means to power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Can Dündar is a very courageous journalist.' - Orhan Pamuk, winner of the 2006 Nobel Prize in Literature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'Can Dündar belongs to that elite of extraordinarily brave journalists who risk everything so the world can know the truth. His voice honours a great country in peril.' - Jennifer Clement, former president of PEN International\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47340778651884,"sku":"9781551529219","price":49.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/11027593482740.jpg?v=1772168411"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/can-dundar.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}