
Book Signing & Talk: Matthew Teller: Daybreak in Gaza
February 13 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Free
Book Signing & Talk: Matthew Teller | Daybreak in Gaza : Stories of Palestinian Lives and Culture
Join us at Yunus Emre Enstitüsü – London on 13th February 2025, at 7 PM, for a deeply engaging evening exploring the resilience and culture of Palestinian lives through the lens of the remarkable book, “Daybreak in Gaza: Stories of Palestinian Lives and Culture,” co-edited by Mahmoud Muna and Matthew Teller. This event is proudly organised in collaboration with Saqi Books and Profile Books and will feature a talk and book signing with co-editor Matthew Teller.
“Daybreak in Gaza,” edited by Mahmoud Muna and Matthew Teller and featuring contributions from Juliette Touma and Jayyab Abusafia, provides a compelling narrative of Gaza, a place often reduced to mere statistics in global discourse. This collection offers a unique vantage into the lives of its people—artists, acrobats, doctors, students, shopkeepers, and teachers—who narrate stories of love, life, loss, and survival against the backdrop of Gaza’s rich cultural heritage and tumultuous history.
The book not only documents but celebrates the unyielding spirit of Gaza’s people, showcasing the diversity of their experiences and the richness of their cultural expressions. This record serves as a powerful testament to their indomitable spirit and a resistance to the erasure of their cultural identity.
The evening will consist of a panel discussion with co-editor Matthew Teller providing insights into the process of compiling these stories and the importance of preserving such narratives in the face of adversity. A question and answer session will follow, offering attendees the opportunity to delve deeper into the themes of the book.
Following the discussion, there will be a book signing session with Matthew Teller. Additionally, copies of Teller’s “Nine Quarters of Jerusalem” will also be available for purchase, provided in collaboration with Profile Books.
This event offers a unique opportunity for anyone interested in understanding more about the Middle Eastern cultural landscape and the enduring human spirit in the face of challenges.
This talk forms part of the Arts & Culture Lecture Series organised by Yunus Emre Institute London since 2017.
For more information on the event, please email us at londra@yee.org.tr
IMPORTANT NOTES
Please note that this event is first come first served and may be overbooked. To avoid disappointment, please arrive early and secure your seat. If you have registered but are unable to attend, please cancel your ticket to allow others to join. Thank you for your cooperation.
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