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Walter M. Weiss, born 1961 in Vienna, Austria, read history, journalism and political
science at Vienna university. Editor-
Since 2009 he is also regularly accompanying select tourist groups as a lecturer through Iran.
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Weiss, Walter M. THE BAZAAR Markets and Merchants of the Islamic World
With photographs by Kurt-
Published 1998 by Thames & Hudson/London, New York (Second Edition, 2001) 256 pages with 345 colour illustrations, 16 maps and plans 32 x 24 cm. ISBN 0-
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ABOUT THE BOOK
Sumptuously illustrated, this book is a journey through the bazaars in the old Islamic cities of the Orient. It reveals a fascinating empire of the senses where often little has changed since the Middle Ages, and in which time and space, life and death, have lost none of their old meanings. Beginning with a general outline of the histroy of trade, Walter M. Weiss examines the origins of the bazaar, its roots in the markets of ancient times and the early Islamic fortresses and caravanserais. The path of goods, carried by the trader`s indispensable companion, the camel, is traced along legendary caravan routes like the Silk, Incense and Amber Roads. After describing the everyday workings of the bazaar, the book focuses on traditional
trades and crafts, including gold and sugar trader`s markets, the workshops of lute
makers, fabric painters and mosaic carvers, glass- With its detailed maps and plans, this book is an invaluable source of information for travellers to the Islamic world as well as for anyone intrigued by the `city within a city´, one of the most mysterious and enduring facets of Islamic life.
CONTENT:
IN THE EMPIRE OF THE SENSES Impressions from the Heart of the Medina
THE ENDLESS CARAVAN - The Major Routes: Incense, Amber, Silk and Gold The Camel: God`s Greatest Gift
HOLY PLACE AND MARKET PLACE - Philosophy of Life: Rational Feeling Society: Imams, Kadis and Market Overseers Buildings and Layout: Mosques, Shops and Caravanserais The Elixir of Life: The Importance and Use of Water
CRAFTSMEN AND SHOPKEEPERS - Carpets: From Loom to Living Room Clothing: Chadors, Veils and Kaftans Chechias: The Cap Makers of Tunis Jewelry: Wealth and Protection Perfume: Fragrances from the Thousand and One Nights Coffee, Tobacco and Sweetmeats: Life`s Little Pleasures Medicine and Magic: Healing through Faith Calligraphy and Painting: Letters and Pictures Wood: Turners and Carvers Glass: The Last Glass- Metal: Smiths and Sword Makers Ceramics: Potters and Tile Makers Leather: The Tanners and Dyers of Fez
THE HEART OF THE CITY - Map: The World of the Bazaars Cairo -
EPILOGUE - Glossary -
FOREWORD:
An encounter I had in Cairo`s City of the Dead outside made a deep impression on
me. The khamsin, the notorious desert wind, had covered everything in a mantle of
grey dust. The smoke from the smouldering rubbish tips stung the eyes. The air was
burning hot. The alleyways between the densely populated graves and wooden shacks
were deserted, littered with rubbish, utterly desolate. A young woman in a colorful
threadbare galabiyya appeared, struggling along with two cans of water. As she passed,
to my surprise she greeted me with a laugh - Since that unforgettable meeting in the early eighties I have made some thirty trips
to Islamic countries and seen their finest mosques, palaces and landscapes. But - The mass media tend to oversimplify; they see everything in black and white. In their search for `bogeymen´ they have found plenty of material in the Arab world in recent years. As so often since the time of the Crusades, East and West see each other, in different ways, as a threat. But in both East and West it is the aggressive propagandists and not the quiet thinkers who attract attention, and so in the collective imagination of the West every Muslim becomes a feared and unpredictable fanatic. Fortunately for us all, a new generation of orientalists and Islamic experts is now emerging, replacing the tired old clichés with fresh ideas. Surprisingly, however, only a few writers have looked at the phenomenon of the bazaar (and even then from a purely academic point of view). Until now, it has been difficult to find a book that gave the interested layman a clear and coherent picture of all the aspects of this traditional and unique achievement of Islamic culture. In this book we - Secondly, we have tried to take stock of the situation. However untouched many of
the bazaars might seem at first sight, their traditional features - As a sheikh from Tangier remarked when Europeans, having just occupied his home town, introduced electric lights: `If these people prayed five times a day, they would not worry about such childish things.´
REVIEWS:
"Vocative portraits of Middle Eastern centers through their labyrinthine traditional
markets... Readers will find little here about the riven Islamic world of reality
but much that is of undoubted fascination- Wall Street Journal
"The Islamic bazaars, as veteran editor and traveler Weiss reveals, is more than
a collection of flea market stalls. And his book, though illustrated with glorious
photographs by Kurt- Booklist
"With its knowledgeable text, the excellent photos, the detailed maps and plans, this book is an invaluable source of information for both armchair travellers and anyone planning a trip in the Islamic world." Ingram
"A truly spectacular tour through more than a dozen of the finest and most important bazaars." Philadelphia Inquirer
"Walter M. Weiss`s investigation of the markets and merchants of the ancient Islamic cities of the Orient... This is a book for anybody, who has visited the bazaars of Marrakesh, Fez, Cairo, Istanbul or a dozen others and been overwhelmed by them. In learning how the markets came into being along the camel routes, how the spices arrived and the traditional crafts developed, the Westener is offered the most human possible introduction to Islam, its society and philosophy of life." Daily Mail, London
"I checked this out of the library, and when I get back from Syria and Lebanon, am going to buy it. An entirely different perspective from anything I`ve ever seen. Even if it does omit anything about the ongoing conflicts of the region, we already know all of that. This tells us and shows us something we don`t know. When I`m walking through the bazaars in Damascus and Aleppo, I will be carrying this book in my head and seeing everything differently because of it." (Robyn from Los Angeles, CA, USA; amazon)
"I have traveled extensively in the Middle East and North Africa, and my favorite places are the suqs, or bazaars of each city. I have actually visited half of the bazaars featured in this book, and therefore I can attest to the accuracy of the information provided. This book captures the variety, texture, and atmosphere of the bazaar. The only aspects missing are the sounds and the aromas. Of special interest and value are the maps of each bazaar, for wandering through a suq can be an overpowering experience. Nowhere else have I come upon this type of information. The photos are well done, showing both the people and their surroundings accurately, but beautifully. This book makes me want to pay a return visit to a bazaar soon." (a reader from San Mateo, California; amazon)
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Weiss, Walter M. MOROCCO In the Labyrinth of Dreams and Bazaars
published 2006 by Haus Publishing / London (Armchair Traveller) Translated by Stefan Tobler 224 pages with one fold- ISBN 1- Price: L 14,99, Euro 22,10
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ABOUT THE BOOK:
Morocco has been influenced by an incredible variety of peoples. Phoenicians, Romans, Arabs, Berbers, Muslims, Jews, and most of Europe`s colonisers have played a part. Modern Moroccan society is no less rich and varied. In this book, Walter M. Weiss travels the breadth and depth of these social and geographical contrasts. He visits the settings of modern legends, such as Tangier and Casablanca, as well as the two medieval centres Fès and Meknès, and sees earthen kasbahs and Marrakech`s bazaar. On the way, he meets acrobats, Sufi musicians, pilgrims, craftsmen, beatniks, rabbis and Berber farmers, among many others.
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Weiss, Walter M. ISLAM An illustrated historical overview
published by Barron`s / Crash Course Series (Third Edition, 2002) ISBN 0- 192 pages, 250 full colour illustr. (picture editor: Walter M. Weiss)
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PREFACE:
To portray a religion as complex as Islam definitively within the span of two hundred
pages is not only a challenge, but to some extent also an impossibility. Islam today
has far more than a billon adherents - From its beginnings, the history of Islam has been inextricably intertwined with
Arabian culture and history. Whether as warlike crusaders or peaceable tradesmen,
Arabs carried their new religion to the shores of the Atlantic and the China Sea
and into the inner recesses of Africa and Asia. In the course of this expansion,
Islam was naturally enough adopted by many non- Unity and diversity - At root, this volume embodies the author`s deep-
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Tenets of the Faith - - - - - - - - -
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The Islamic World in Flux - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Recent Decades - - - - -
Glossar - Transcriptions and Pronunciation
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THE UNITED ARAB EMIRATES AND OMAN Two Pearls of Arabia
Text by Walter M. Weiss Photographs by Kurt-
Published 1999 by Motivate Publishing, Dubai 204 pages with approx. 250 colour illustrations and a map 32 x 24 cm ISBN 1-
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"The United Arab Emirates and Oman" presents a timeless insight into a fascinating
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Skyscrapers and Bedouin tents, luxury cars side by side with camels... Nowhere else in the world can such marked contrasts in culture be found as within this region between the Arabian Gulf and the Indian Ocean. A closer look reveals that carefully preserved traditions and unlimited trust in modern technology can combine to create a society which is a model of political stability and tolerance, with high standards of administration, organisation and health care. Only the spectacular and varied landspace surpasses this fascinating cultural spectacle.
Not only are there the legendary frankincense trees, the pearl banks and the oil
reserves, but also a wild and rugged mountain range with palm- "The United Arab Emirates and Oman" takes the reader on a journey from the oilfields
and cityscapes of Abu Dhabi to the vibrant trade centre of Dubai; from the smaller
emirates in the north- It is concluded by interviews with representatives from different sectors of the population and professions, whilst the glossary provides descriptions of the regions, places and cultural sites worthy of a visit. A map, a historical timeline and a list of further reading suggestions make the book a practical tool for planning a journey within these "Two Pearls of Arabia".
CONTENT:
Dubai: THE GOLDMINE IN THE DESERT SANDS
Abu Dhabi and the smaller Emirates: A TINY COUNTRY BUT AN OIL GIANT
Muscat and the coastal plain: IN THE HOMELAND OF SINDBAD AND THE SULTANS
Sur, Sharquiyah and the Hajar mountains: OF DAGGERS, DHOWS AND DATES
Dhofar and Musandam: THROUGH ARABIA`S TROPICS AND FJORDS
THE EMIRATES AND OMAN FROM WITHIN: People talking about their lives
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EGYPT – THE LAND OF THE PHARAOS In historical photographs
Photos by Lehnert & Landrock Texts by Walter M. Weiss Foreword by Naguib Mahfouz
Published 2009 by Palmyra, Heidelberg
160 pages with approx. 160 black and white photographs 22,5 x 29 cm ISBN 3- Price: Euro 29,90
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ABOUT THE BOOK: Egypt has always been one of the most important destinations for oriental journeys.
This book reveals the unbroken fascination of Egypt with the aid of unique historical
photographs dating from 1923 to 1930. They come from the archive of photographer
Rudolf Lehnert (1878- These renowned photos are published here in book form mostly for the first time.
Even eighty years later, they have not lost any of their quality and beauty. The
photographic kaleidoscope covers shots of world- The expressive images bring the magic and mysteries of Egypt to life, projecting a superb panorama of that country on the verge of the modern age. The informative notes by Walter M. Weiss supplement the magnificent photos and convey many different insights into the history and culture of Egypt and the life of its people.
CONTENTS: Foreword by Naguib Mahfouz Egypt, a Land of Dreams – The changing ages and the eternal flow Early Photography on the Nile Rudolf Lehnert and Ernst Landrock – two Life Stories and their Sequel in the Present Pictures: People – Cairo – The Pyramids and the Sphinx – Alexandria, Port Said, Aswan – Luxor, Karnak, Thebes West with Valley of the Kings, Edfu, Philae, Abydos, Kom Ombo, Dendera, Abu Simbel, Memphis, Saqqara – The Egyptian Museum A Chronological Table of Egyptian History
FOREWORD BY NAGUIB MAHFOUZ *: „For me, Egypt is not just a small piece of earth: it is the cradle of civilisation. It is the mother country where human history began. That is why it deserves the recognition and respect of every nation, just as parents, even if inferior to them in terms of wealth, knowledge and power, are entitled to their children`s respect. The idea of taking expressive photographs that document Egyptian history in one of its important developmental phases shows how close the photographer`s ties were to our country. Even when I was growing up I had heard of Lehnert and Landrock. Their photos have stayed with me as I have made my way in life. I would like to congratulate the Palmyra Publishing House and the author on this successful contribution to our cultural history. Cairo, May 2004
* Nobel laureate in literature 1988
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HIS TOMB AND HIS TREASURES Exhibition Catalogue
Catalogue Concept & Editorial: Walter M. Weiss
First published by Semmel Concerts, Bayreuth 2008 (2010: Second Edition), also in German, French, Spanish, Catalan, Dutch, Czech and Hungarian for the exhibition „Tutankhamun – His Tomb and his Treasures“ shown in Zurich, Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, Brno, Budapest, Barcelona, Madrid, Manchester, Dublin, Brussels.
132 pages with 257 colour and black and white illustrations 22 x 28 cm ISBN 3-
Available only at the exhibition sites
With texts by: Dr. Wolfgang Wettengel, Dr. Martin von Falck, Susanne Martinssen-
More information about the exhibition that has already attracted millions of fascinated
visitors: www.tut-
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CONTENTS:
A Journey through time Egypt – The land of dreams 5000 years at a glance – an outline of Ancient Egyptian history Relics from the Kingdom of the pharaohs – temples, tombs and pyramids at a glance The 18th dynasty – a royal house and its times A portrait of Tutankhamun – Pop icon with a secret life
The sensational discovery: the tomb Howard Carter – a lifetime devoted to archaeology The opening of the burial chamber – „All eyes were aglow“ (Howard Carter`s original report)
From the afterlife... into the light of day: The setting/ The Valley of the Kings – First highlights/ Antechamber and annex – At the heart of the wonderland/ The treasury and burial chamber – The ruler and his bindings/ Sarcophagi, mask and mummy – Internationally acclaimed specialists/ Carter`s team – The long last dance/ Back to the here and now
The event – the exhibition The treasure of treasures – a selection of the most spectacular showpieces Essay: On the magic of the authentic overall picture
Behind the scenes: The Making of a unique show A chronicle of the project – Interviews with the scientific directors – the architect and scenographer about his role and work – the initiators, graphic designers, researchers, photographer, film director explain how an extraordinary idea took shape.
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HIS TOMB AND HIS TREASURES Companion book to the exhibition for children and young people
by Susanne Martinssen- Editor: Walter M. Weiss
First Published 2010 by Semmel Concerts, Bayreuth also in German, French and Dutch for the exhibition „Tutankhamun – His Tomb and his Treasures“ shown in Munich, Hamburg, Cologne, Manchester, Dublin, Brussels.
80 pages with 130 illustrations 22 x 28 cm ISBN 978-
Available only at the exhibition sites
With additional contributions by Brigitte Riebe and GEOlino
More information about the exhibition that has already attracted millions of fascinated
visitors: www.tut-
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LOOKING FOR WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART A Travel Companion Through Salzburg, Prague and Vienna
Weiss, Walter M.
published by C. Brandstaetter/Vienna ISBN 3- 175 pages, 162 full colour & 66 black-
(out of order, available only throught the author)
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A Companion that follows the "greatest musical genius", and approaches Mozart "bio-
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart: Contemporary of the Enlightened and Joseph II., musician
of the Prince Archbishops and Emperors, recipient of heavenly inspiration and a noble
kick in the pants, Freemason, rude clown and traveller. A Cosmopolitan journeying
between European Capitals, at home in three cities: Salzburg, his birthplace; Vienna,
his home; and Prague, where his music was adored. Beyond all biographical and musical
speculation Mozart can be found - This Companion enables the reader to discover Mozart in a different light, tracing the steps of his life with the help of a detailed chronological table, detailed city maps, comprehensive supplements concerning the three cities and numerous pictures. The reader is guided through his biography, following and seeing, at a discretional distance of over two hundred years, how he lived, what instruments he played, which orchestra pits he stood in, where he played the fool with his friends and where he was alone with his compositions. There is no way of getting any closer to him, other than listening to his music.
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AUSTRIA Text by Walter M. Weiss, Photos: Martin Siepmann published 2010 by Stürtz Verlag, Munich, „Premium“
224 pages with 359 colour illustrations 24 x 30 cm, Hardback, with dusk jacket and slipcase ISBN 3- Price: Euro 49,95, Sfr 74.-
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Snowy peaks and idyllic mountain valleys, blue lakes and green Alpine pastures, expansive plains along the River Danube, vineyards and gently rolling hills: the scenery of Austria is truly fascinating and diverse. Castles and palaces, monasteries and churches, proud farmsteads and ultramodern edifices tell of the grand past and exciting presence of the former imperial and royal monarchy. The Vienna Boys` Choir, the Salzburg Festspiele and the famous state opera house in Vienna are manifestations of an unusally rich arts scene, with plenty of famous ski resorts to quicken the pulse of the keen winter sports fanatic. Austrian „Gemütlichkeit“ is guaranteed at the country`s many wine taverns, pubs and renowned coffee houses.
Over 350 photos portray Austria and ist fascinating landscapes, cities and villages
in all their diversity. Six specials focus on the age-
CONTENTS:
AUSTRIA – Between the traditional and the modern
VIENNA – a big City with a big heart THE EAST – Lower Austria and the Burgenland SALZBURG & UPPER AUSTRIA – on the Salzach, Danube and Inn CARINTHIA & STYRIA – the sunny borders of the south THE WEST – Tyrol and Vorarlberg
Specials: Culture, commerce and Catholicism – 600 years of the Hapsburgs An exquisite culture – Vienna, the city of music From Melk to Klosterneuburg – baroque monasteries on the Danube To the highest peaks – Großglockner and Hohe Tauern Schnitzel, Schinken and Schlutzkrapfen – Austria`s culinary quirks Pioneers of modern architecture | |
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GERMANY
Texts by Walter M. Weiss and others
Published 2005 by Kunth Verlag, Munich
256 pages with more than 500 colour illustrations ISBN: 978- 23,1 x 29,5 Hardback, with dust jacket Price: Euro 19,90, Sfr 33,90
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ABOUT THE BOOK:
This book is an introduction to a land of contrasts: Germany, the country at the
heart of Europe with its rich and ancient culture. Cultural treasures of international
renown such as Sanssouci Palace, Aachen Cathedral and Würzburg Residence, medieval
cities including Quedlinburg, Rothenburg ob der Tauber and Bamberg, unique natural
and man- This picture guide from the „Fascinating Earth“ series reveals Germany`s diversity in spectacular photos – many in panorama format – and informative texts. The comprehensive picture section is supplemented by newly designed travel maps providing an exhaustive representation of the traffic and transport network and many tips for tourists that go well beyond geographical details. An index at the end containing internet addresses facilitates locating sights and places on the maps and accessing continually updated information via selected web addresses.
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DREAMROUTES OF THE WORLD
by Walter M. Weiss and others
Published 2005 (new edition 2011) by Kunth Verlag, Munich 768 pages with more than 1500 colour illustrations ISBN: 978- 23,1 x 29,5, Hardback, with dust jacket Price: Euro 49,90, Sfr 79,80
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Dream Routes of the World presents the most beautiful journeys on earth, from the North Cape Route in Norway to the Garden Route in South Africa, from Central Asia's legendary Silk Raod to Australia's Stuart Highway, and from the Alaska Highway in North America to the Inca Road in South America. | |
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DREAMROUTES OF EUROPE
by Walter M. Weiss and others
Published 2004 by Kunth Verlag, Munich 336 pages with more than 600 colour illustrations 23,1 x 29,5 cm, Hardback, with dust jacket ISBN: 978- Price: Euro 29,90, Sfr 51,50
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Film: US- THE GREAT BAZAARS (50 min.) please click to ANDERE AKTIVITÄTEN/ FILM |
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Film: US- VENICE: Tides of Changes please click to ANDERE AKTIVITÄTEN/ FILM |
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Walter M. Weiss, né à Vienne en 1961, a fait des études d`histoire, de journalisme
et de politique. Rédacteur en chef de plusieurs revues, il a effectué de multiples
voyages pour celles-
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SOUKS ET BAZARS D`ORIENT De Fès à Samarkand
Texte: Walter M. Weiss Photographies: Kurt-
Traduit de l`allemand par Denis- Publiè 1996 par Arthaud / Flammarion 256 pages avec 345 photos en couleur et 16 cartes 32 x 24 cm ISBN 2- (pour le moment -
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SUR LE LIVRE:
À un moment où l`attention de l`Occident se tourne vers le monde islamique avec un intérêt croissant mêlé d`effroi irraisonné, cet ouvrage nous invite à un voyage dans les bazars des vieilles métropoles islamiques, foyers de commerce et de foi dont la communauté musulmane a toujours tiré sa force vitale. On y découvrira un fascinant royaume des sens, où le temps, l`espace, le présent et la mort ont gardé leur signification ancienne, où le Moyen Âge vit encore à bien des égards. Pour autant, ce livre ne dissimule pas les dangers auxquels cette culture urbaine est exposée du fait de l`irruption brutale d`une modernité souvent agressive. Après un regard d`ensemble sur l`histoire du commerce oriental, on y retrace les origines du bazar en explorant les marchés de l`Antiquité, les caravansérails et les comptoirs fortifiés des débuts de l`Islam. Le lecteur suivra la route des caravanes qui apportaient la soie, l`encens, l`ambre et les épices au pas mesuré de l`inséparable compagnon du marchand: le chameau. Ce livre veut aussi montrer que le bazar n`est pas simplement un lacis de ruelles pittoresques, mais une institution extrêmement complexe et enrichie par les siècles, une "ville dans la ville" où l`on trouve tout: commerce de gros et de détail, bien sûr, mais aussi institutions financières, ateliers et manufactures, fontaines et bains publics, tavernes et hôpitaux, auberges, écoles coraniques et mosquées. On y explique aussi les particularités architecturales, les rituels de la prière, du marchandage et de fêtes. Un chapitre central est réservé aux commerces et aux artisanats traditionnels. Le lecteur visitera le marché aux chameaux, aux bijoux, au sucre; les ateliers des luthiers, des tisserands, des mosaistes, des souffleurs de verre et des forgerons de cuivre. Enfin il rencontrera des représentants de métiers presque disparus de notre Occident, fabriquants d`épées et de poignards, fourbisseurs, porteurs d`eau, magiciens, conteurs, soyeux, cardeurs et foulons...
SOMMAIRE:
AU ROYAUME DES SENS Impressions au coeur de la médinah
L`ÉTERNELLE CARAVANE - Les grandes routes: les pistes de l`encens, de l`ambre, de la soie et de l`or Le chameau: le plus grand cadeau d`Allah
SANCTUAIRE ET MARCHÉ - Le plaisir de vivre: la raison du coeur La sociéte: imams, cadis et inspecteurs du marché Espaces spécialisés: mosquées, boutiques et caravansérails L`élixir de vie: l`eau et ses usages
ARTISANS ET MARCHANDS - Les tapis: du métier au salon Les vêtements: du tchador au kaften Les fabricants de chéchias de Tunis Les bijoux: des trésors qui protègent Les parfums des Mille et une nuits Café, tabac et douceurs: les plaisirs du quotidien Médecine et magie: la guérison par la foi Calligraphie et peinture: des lettres et des images Bois: tourneurs et ébénistes Le verre: les derniers maîtres- Les métaux: forgerons et chaudronniers La céramique: potiers et fabricants de carreaux Le cuir: tanneurs et teinturiers de Fès
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Ma première rencontre avec l`Orient s`est faite au début des années quatre- Alors surgit une jeune femme, drapée dans un voile de ghalabiyeh aussi multicolore que râpé; elle portait deux bidons d`eau. Lorsque nos pas se croisèrent, elle me surprit par un salut rieur. Quel rire c`était! "Toute cette pauvreté affligeante que tu vois là", me disaient ses yeux, "ne saurait m`affecter. Le quotidien ne m`accable pas, parce que je puise ma force à d`autres sources." Un tel rire dans un quartier pauvre de la vieille Europe? Impensable. Depuis, j`ai fait quelque trente voyage dans les pays de l`islam; j`ai vu leurs mosquées,
leurs palais et leurs paysages grandioses. Pourtant, ce qui mà le plus étonné - Les moyens de communication de masse tendent souvent à implifier, à schmématiser.
Dans leur recherche de boucs émissaires, ils ont retrouvé depuis quelques années
les terres arabes. Comme à plusieurs reprises depuis le temps des Croisades, l`Orient
est percu en Occident - Heureusement, une nouvelle génération d`orientalistes et d`islamologues se manifeste
aujourd d`hui et s`efforce d`offrir au public une plus juste vision des choses, alors
que la routine médiatique se contente le plus souvent de remâcher des clichés alarmistes.
Il est d`autant plus surprenant que peu d`auteurs - Nous en arrivons ainsi au propos même de cet ouvrage: à nos yeux d`auteur et de photographe, deux raisons le justifient avant tout. Il s`agit d`abord d`expliquer t de faire découvrir, car un bazar est beaucoup plus que ce labyrinthe d`ateliers et d`échoppes dans lequel les touristes vont faire leurs emplettes avant de s`y perdre. C`est une "ville dans la ville", avec des formes de vie et de commerce spécifiques, sans compter une assise spirituelle dont la société occidentale, si étriquée, si mesquine, aurait beaucoup à apprendre en matière de travail, de temps et de solidarité. Il s`agit ensuite de dresser un inventaire, un état des lieux. En effet, bien des
bazars paraissent intacts au premier coup d`oeil, mais leurs caractéristiques les
plus traditionelles - Au temps où les Européens installaient l`électricité dans sa patrie récemment conquise,
un cheikh de Tanger remarquait un jour avec une moue moqueuse: "Si ces gens-
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SA TOMBE ET LES TRÉSORS
Catalogue del l’exposition
Conception Catalogue & Rédaction: Walter M. Weiss
Publiè 2011 par Semmel Concerts, Bayreuth, aussi en allemand, anglais, espagnol, catalan, néerlandais, tchèque et hongrois pour l’exposition „Toutankhamon – Sa Tombe et les Trésors“ présentèe à Zurich, Munich, Hambourg, Cologne, Brno, Budapest, Barcelone, Madrid, Manchester, Dublin, Bruxelles.
132 pages avec 257 photos en couleur et noir et blanc 22 x 28 cm ISBN 3-
Textes de: Dr. Wolfgang Wettengel, Dr. Martin von Falck, Susanne Martinssen-
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SOMMAIRE:
Un voyage dans le temps L’Égypt – La terre des rêves 5000 ans en un coup d`oeil – un apercu de l’histoire égyptienne Vestiges du royaume des pharaons – temples, tombes et pyramides d`un coup d`oeil La XVIIIe dynastie – une maison royale et son époque Un portrait de Toutankhamon – une star avec une vie secrète
Une découverte sensationnelle: Le tombeau Howard Carter – une vie entière dédiée à l’archéologie L’ouverture de la chambre funéraire – „Nous avions tous les yeux qui brillaient“ (compte rendu original) De l’au-
L’événement: l’exposition Le trésor des trésors – une sélection des pièces d’exposition les plus spectaculaires Essai: La magie d’ une représentation authentique
Dans les coulisses: L’ histoire d’un spectacle unique La chronologie du projet – interview avec les directeurs scientifiques – l’architecte et scénographe sur son rôle et travail – les initiateurs, conceptrices graphiques, rechercheurs, la photographe et la réalisatrice racontent la manière dont cette idée extraordinaire a pris forme. | |
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SA TOMBE ET LES TRÉSORS
Livret d’ accompagnement de l’exposition pour les jeunes
Texte: Susanne Martinssen- Rédaction: Walter M. Weiss
Publiè 2011 par Semmel Concerts, Bayreuth, aussi en allemand, anglais et néerlandais pour l’exposition „Toutankhamon – Sa Tombe et les Trésors“ présentèe à Munich, Hambourg, Cologne Manchester, Dublin, Bruxelles.
80 pages avec 130 illustrations 22 x 28 cm ISBN 3-
Avec des contributions de Brigitte Riebe et GEOlino
Plus d’information de l’exhibition: www.tut- |
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Tascabili per Viaggiare Testo: Walter M. Weiss 240 pagine
Edizione italiana a cura di: Guido Tommasi Editore / DATANOVA - Traduzione: Marco Castellari ISBN 3- € 14.00 |
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Informazioni dettagliate Informazioni aggiornate e dettagliate sulla città e su cosa vedere, orari di apertura, alberghi, ristoranti, caffè, locali di tendenza, luoghi d`incontro e consigli per lo shopping.
Piante della città Vienna passo per passo, zona per zona. Piante chiare dettagliate e in grande formato facilitano l`orientamento, indicano i luoghi da non perdere e i punti di ristoro.
Approfondimenti Interessanti reportage e approfondimenti: così conoscerete lo scenario di Vienna come se fosse la vostra città. Pagine tematiche su storia, arte e cultura della capitale austriaca.
Mappa stradale Una mappa dettagliata studiata in funzione della guida: tutti gli indirizzi - coordinate riportate nel testo. .
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VENEZIA
Tascabili per Viaggiare Testo: Walter M. Weiss 240 pagine
Edizione italiana a cura di: Guido Tommasi Editore / DATANOVA - Traduzione: Marco Castellari ISBN 3- € 14.00
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Informazioni dettagliate I luoghi da non perdere, gli orari, gli alloggi, i ristoranti, i bar, i locali di tendenza e molti consigli per fare acquisti. Informazioni aggiornate, commentate e verificate sul posto
Piante della città Venezia passo per passo, sestiere per sestiere. Piante in grande formato vi aiuteranno a scoprire ogni angolo della Città, monumenti e calli, campi e canali
Approfondimenti Interessani reportage e informazioni sulla vita a Venezia: per comprendere lo spirito, le tradizioni e la storia di questa città unica al mondo e dei suoi abitanti.
Mappa stradale Una mappa dettagliata studiata in funzione della guida: tutti gli indirizzi, dagli alberghi ai musei, sono facili da trovare grazie alle precise coordinate riportate nel testo | |
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Übersetzungen von Büchern in andere Sprachen:
TUTANCHAMUN – SEIN GRAB UND DIE SCHÄTZE / Ausstellungskatalog Spanisch Katalanisch Niederländisch Tschechisch Ungarisch
PRAG DUMONT DIREKT Italienisch Niederländisch Dänisch Schwedisch Norwegisch
MARCO POLO WIEN Ungarisch Polnisch Tschechisch Niederländisch Spanisch
MARCO POLO VENEDIG Ungarisch Tschechisch Niederländisch Spanisch
POLYGLOTT WIEN Russisch
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