In the Shadow of the Pyramids
Dublin Core
Title
In the Shadow of the Pyramids
Shelfmark - 419.PER.ETANTAWY
Subject
Documentary
Description
A first person account exploring memory and identity. With images spanning 2005 to 2014, what began as a look in the mirror to understand the essence of Egyptian identity expanded into an exploration of the trials & tribulations of a turbulent nation. The result is dark, sentimental and passionate. Juxtaposing the innocence of the past with the obscurity of the present, the book is an experience, edited to look like a one night’s encounter. A peaceful and tranquil day suddenly turns violent and chaotic, it’s claustrophobic, until a new dawn rises and there is hope again.
Creator
Laura El-Tantawy
Publisher
Self published
Date
2015
Format
Japanese folds with cold glue binding
Book Item Type Metadata
Dimensions
23,18
Number of Pages
440
Number of images
120
Edition Size
500
Place of Publication
The Netherlands
Designer
Sybren Kuiper
Editor
Laura El-Tantawy & Sybren Kuiper
Printer
Colour & Books (Sebastiaan Hanekroot)
ISBN
978-90-821066-1-9
Website
www.lauraeltantawy.com
URL Link to project
https://www.lauraeltantawy.com/books/in-the-shadow-of-the-pyramids
Where to buy
Sold out
Links to reviews
http://www.1000wordsmag.com/laura-el-tantawy/
https://collectordaily.com/laura-el-tantawy-in-the-shadow-of-the-pyramids/
https://blog.photoeye.com/2015/04/book-review-in-shadow-of-pyramids.html?m=1
https://collectordaily.com/laura-el-tantawy-in-the-shadow-of-the-pyramids/
https://blog.photoeye.com/2015/04/book-review-in-shadow-of-pyramids.html?m=1
Collection
Citation
Laura El-Tantawy, “In the Shadow of the Pyramids,” Photobook Cafe Photobook Collection, accessed October 31, 2025, https://photobookcafe-archive.co.uk/items/show/419.