A Lebanese Archive by Ania Dabrowska
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Diab Alkarssifi’s lost archive of Lebanese and Arab photographs is brought to light in a new book by Ania Dabrowska.
Backers: 460
Average Pledge Per Backer: £50
Funded: £23,038 of £20,000
Dates: Aug 28th -> Sep 27th (30 days)
Project By: Book Works
Backers: 460
Average Pledge Per Backer: £50
Funded: £23,038 of £20,000
Dates: Aug 28th -> Sep 27th (30 days)
Project By: Book Works
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Last Updated: September 27 @ 06:30 -0400 GMT
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Latest News
Final Week!
September 19th - via: kickstarter.com
Following the launch of the Kickstarter campaign and the feature by Sean O’Hagan in The Observer, Sunday 8 September, Ania and Diab’s story has really been taken up, and we've been overwhelmed with the amount of international support for this... (Read More)
'I am very happy because I feel I am fulfilling something of a dream.' - Diab Alkarssifi
September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 In the last of our film updates, Diab Alkarssifi talks about the story behind the photograph - 'No Place to Swim...', a large sequence of images taken at the house of his... (Read More)
We Made It! Huge Thanks!
September 11th - via: kickstarter.com
'Wedding of Ahmad Caracalla, Baalbek, Lebanon, by Diab Alksarssifi, 1985', A Lebanese Archive, Ania Dabrowska, 2014 Thanks to all of you, we have reached our target in less then half the time. A MASSIVE THANK YOU from all of us. We still have a... (Read More)
'Victorious by Diab Alkarssifi', from A Lebanese Archive by Ania Dabrowska
September 10th - via: kickstarter.com
'Victorious by Diab Alkarssifi, Baalbeck, Lebanon, 1970s', A Lebanese Archive by Ania Dabrowska, 2014 On the eve of reaching our target we're releasing a new reward: 'Victorious', a signed copy of the book, with a Polaroid size insert, in an edition... (Read More)
Early birds (reprieve!)
September 9th - via: kickstarter.com
'Three friends, Lebanon, photograph by Diab Alkarssifi', A Lebanese Archive, Ania Dabrowska, 2014 Due to the overwhelming interest in this project, we've sold out of both the 200 pre-publication reward, and the 30 signed copies. So we're going to... (Read More)
The story behind the photograph - 'Om Ashad, by Diab Alkarssifi, Shleefa Village, 1984', A Lebanese Archive, Ania Dabrowska, 2014
September 9th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 Here, Diab speaks about the beauty of the past, and this photograph 'Om Ashad', Ania's favourite. For 100 supporters we're offering this image with a signed copy of the... (Read More)
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September 9th - via: kickstarter.com
This message from Kickstarter is really for all of you. 'I know what you’re thinking. Three-hundred and fifty-two is a weird number to celebrate… but that’s a LOT of people that believe in your idea. We think you're doing a great job' (Read More)
Kickstarter : A Lebanese Archive by Ania Dabrowska
September 9th - via: beardrevered.com
Diab Alkarssifi’s lost archive of Lebanese and Arab photographs is brought to light in a new book by Ania Dabrowska. The book will present for the first time the work and collection of former photojournalist Diab Alkarssifi. In collaboration with our good friends at Book Works and the Arab Image Foundation, this Kickstarter campaign offers you the opportunity to take part in this project by investing in a book that will celebrate this incredible collection. (Read More)
The Observer, today
September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
And if anyone missed this, here is today's piece in the Observer http://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/gallery/2014/sep/06/a-lost-lebanon-in-pictures (Read More)
The Daily Star, Lebanon
September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Huge thanks to the Daily Star in Lebanon for running the story of Diab and Ania and A Lebanese Archive. If you missed it, here it is:... (Read More)
Sunday thanks!
September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
Rewind. Save Batteries. Get Ready for the Weekend!
September 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hunting trip, Shelefa Area, Lebanon, 1978 (Read More)
Flat out but looking good
September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks for all the support, shares and well wishes today. Here's another from the archive. https://twitter.com/dabrowska_ania/status/507561490078269440/photo/1 (Read More)
Smile. from the collection of Diab Alkarssifi, A Lebanese Archive by Ania Dabrowska
September 2nd - via: kickstarter.com
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The story behind the photograph - Georgina Rizk in Baalbeck, 1977
September 1st - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play 00:00 00:00 ‘Miss Universe 1971 Georgina Rizk visiting Baalbeck. Photograph by Diab Alkarssifi, 1977’, from A Lebanese Archive by Ania Dabrowska, 2014 Here, Diab Alkarssifi, tells... (Read More)
First day!
August 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to everyone who backed or watched and shared this campaign in the first 24hours. It's been really great to see the pledges of support, and watch the news spread. Next week we'll have some new updates, videos and news, so keep in touch here, or... (Read More)
First Day!
August 28th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)
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