İstanbul Şarkısı (İstanbul Song) by Çelik Gülersoy, 1987, First EditionHard cover, 185 p., Turkish, 30*22,5 cmGülersoy’s İstanbul Şarkısı (Istanbul Song) is more than just a love letter to the city, it’s a rich source of history. Published by the library he founded, this book offers detailed insights into Istanbul’s historical structures and serves as a visual treasure, featuring stunning photographs by renowned photographers such as Ara Güler, Sami Güner, and Nezih Başgelen. Combining Gülersoy’s deep knowledge with remarkable imagery, it stands as a valuable record of Istanbul’s past, capturing both its grandeur and its fleeting beauty. İstanbul Şarkısı is one of the finest reflections of his passion, lost gardens, old palaces, wooden mansions, the soul of the streets...