I forgot one! I really love Barrie Kerper's Istanbul: The Collected Traveler: An Inspired Companion Guide. It's a very different kind of "guide" book--full of primary sources and great articles. For example, there's an article by John K. McDonald on How to Explore Istanbul's Great Mosques, or Istanbul doyen John Freely on "The Passage of Flowers," a beautiful piece. There's poetry, there's a contemporary account of the population exchanges, an article on Eating in Istanbul (with cookbook recommendations--you know you'll want that when you get home!), and a bit on how to bargain. It's a real treasure trove.
It's only $13 on Amazon. Even better, Kerper puts a lot of the content online, so you can get a taste. There's even a pdf of recommended readings and resources.
My copy is full of post-its for things I want to read or eat or do or look at again "on location!"
Barbara P
It's only $13 on Amazon. Even better, Kerper puts a lot of the content online, so you can get a taste. There's even a pdf of recommended readings and resources.
My copy is full of post-its for things I want to read or eat or do or look at again "on location!"
Barbara P
