Richly illustrated with striking color reproductions of the work of Armenian artist Kristin Saleri (1915-2006). Saleri has conveyed through her canvas the cultural wealth and the centuries-long heritage of her land filled with the rich mores of diverse peoples. Her works bring to life the vast and doleful landscape, its music, folk dance, the mournful love songs, the Bosphorus fisherman, and the poignant love of pine trees. Istanbul: 2012.

First edition. Hardcover. 255 pp. Illustrated dustjacket over orange cloth and blind-stamped lettering on cover and spine.