Over the past three years that I’ve been sharing my Turkish experience with you through words and photos, I hope you’ve gleaned some idea of what this beautiful, complex, and often mysterious country is like. I’m increasingly aware over the years, though, that I’ve barely scratched the surface, and that to be able to share the kind of exploration and cultural discovery that would do Turkey justice, I’d have to kick it up a few notches. I want to get out there, or rather in there, and find the things that make Anatolia tick— from daily village life, to the majestic landscape, to the little-known historic sites that visitors don’t often get to see.
To wit: I intend to take a journey to explore this country in depth, with the end result being a coffee table book of unusual images and enlightening essays that you can enjoy again and again. I’ve started a RocketHub project in order to help cover the costs of such a venture, with the idea that supporters will get something back for their contributions. Support levels begin at just $1— every little bit helps. You can look forward to rewards like high-resolution digital images that will not be publicly available, autographed prints, or even a free copies of the book. There will also, of course, be extensive online coverage of the trip as it happens— daily photo, video, and blog teasers to give you an idea of what is happening as it happens.
I’ve been planning and sketching itineraries out for quite a while now, and I’m confident that a project like this could be beneficial for everyone involved. I hope you’ll want to be a part of it, and I thank you in advance for any support you’re willing to give. Link