This special book, published in the scope of the 150th anniversary celebrations of Beyoğlu municipality, is a travel journal for Beyoğlu lovers. Beyoğlu 150 combines a selection of personalities, places and incidents that marked the 150 years of Beyoğlu's history with photographs. This album-book, designed by Yeşim Demir, presents the 150 years old historical and cultural structure of Beyoğlu with a rich visuality. The book also includes Giovanni Scognamillo's extensive Beyoğlu chronology.
Some of the subjects covered in the book:
When Beyoğlu was wilderness, The Galata Tower, The Naum Theatre, Hacopulo Passage, The Taksim Garden, Luxurious Alkazar, From Lebon to Markiz, The Maksim Casino, Ah Beyoğlu Vah Beyoğlu, Cinema Days, Dalan passed Tarlabaşı, The Last Galata Bridge, Saturday Mothers, The First Star of Yeşilçam, Asmalımescit, Granit over İstiklal...
Beyoğlu 150–Beyoğlu's 150 Years in Photographs
Edited by Evren Barın Egrik
Language: Turkish
2008