Rakı: The Spirit of Turkey

Name: Rakı: The Spirit of Turkey
Brand: Anason İşleri
SKU: 10100100223
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The editorial director of the award-winning Raki Encyclopedia, Erdir Zat, has penned a book that introduces raki to the entire world, both as a beverage and as the foundation of a Turkish "conversation culture." The book, for which Murat Belge, Raşit Çavaş, Bahattin Yücel, and Vefa Zat served as content advisors, also features a foreword written by Murat Belge. Published by Overteam Yayınları with the support of Mey İçki, Rakı: The Spirit of Turkey was translated into English by Bob Beer.

Rakı: The Spirit of Turkey, which is the first English book written about raki, consists of five chapters. The first chapter, titled Rakı Culture, summarizes the venues where raki is consumed, famous raki lovers throughout history, and the importance of raki in Turkey's cultural life. The topic of the chapter titled The Origins of Rakı is the historical sources of raki. Under the title The Meyhane, anecdotes are included about the characteristic features of raki-drinking establishments and their famous representatives, as well as legal regulations concerning raki and how these regulations are reflected in daily life. The subject of The Çilingir Sofrası is, inevitably, mezes... The characteristics and unique aspects of the culinary culture shaped around raki are introduced in this chapter. The topic of the Rakı as a Spirit chapter is the production and presentation subtleties that make raki unique, as well as the commercial history of this beverage.

Rakı: The Spirit of Turkey aims to convey everything an English-speaking reader might want to know about raki in a language befitting raki itself, offering a profound perspective on Turkey's cultural history and knowledge of daily life. With anecdotes compiled from hundreds of sources and a plethora of visual materials used, the book can also be read as an entertaining guide about Turkey.

Publisher: Overteam Yayınları
Author: Erdir Zat
Translator: Bob Beer
Page Count: 206
Publication Year: 2012
Language: English
ISBN: 978-605-4588-05-3

The 500-year-old raki culture continues to rejuvenate over time, incorporating different colors and dynamic energy. While classic names like Hamiyet Yüceses and Müzeyyen Senar are joined by new voices such as Hayko Cepkin and Gaye Su Akyol, new-generation meyhanes (taverns) are emerging alongside traditional ones. Raki is no longer merely a drink for middle-aged, fatherly men; it is transforming into a culture where people of all backgrounds blend creativity, taste, zest for life, music, mezzes, and conversation. The "raki white" is now becoming a spectrum that embraces diversity.

Anason İşleri was born with the aim of connecting this vibrant, revitalized raki culture with the language of design. They sought to create products that transcend the office environment and digital world, touching daily life, dining tables, and homes. Adopting the principle of transforming crisis into design, they have produced anise-scented items. They have created innovative designs across a wide range, from raki glasses to meze plates, tablecloths to t-shirts, wallpapers to accessories. Anason İşleri aims to give raki culture a universal form by collaborating with innovative designers.