Living in historic Cairo : past and present in an Islamic city /
edited by Farhad Daftary, Elizabeth Fernea, and Azim Nanji.
- London : Seattle, WA : Azimuth Editions : In association with the Institute of Ismaili Studies ; University of Washington Press, c2010.
- 300 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), maps ; 27 cm. + 1 DVD (53 min. : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.)
Includes bibliographical references (p. 295-299).
The film portrays al-Darb al-Ahmar, a section in the heart of the old city. Conceived to accompany this book, "Living in historic Cairo", the film follows several interwoven restoration projects undertaken in Cairo. The projects combine conservation with social, cultural and economic neighbourhood schemes. Directed by Maysoon Pachachi and produced by Elizabeth Fernea. Echo Productions, c2001.
9781898592280 1898592284
2010404981
Urban renewal--Egypt--Cairo.--History. Pictorial works.--Social life and customs. Islamic architecture--Heritage protection