{"product_id":"dhaka-portrait-1967-1992-anwar-hossain","title":"Dhaka Portrait (1967–1992)  - Anwar Hossain","description":"\u003ch1 data-start=\"218\" data-end=\"261\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"231\" data-end=\"259\"\u003eDhaka Portrait (1967–1992)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"298\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"263\" data-end=\"280\"\u003ePhotographer: \u003c\/strong\u003eAnwar Hossain\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"332\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"300\" data-end=\"314\"\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/strong\u003eAB Publishers\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"385\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"334\" data-end=\"353\"\u003eEdition \u0026amp; Year: \u003c\/strong\u003eLimited First Edition, 1992\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"413\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"387\" data-end=\"399\"\u003eBinding: \u003c\/strong\u003eHardcover\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"433\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"415\" data-end=\"425\"\u003ePages: \u003c\/strong\u003e144\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"463\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"444\"\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e9 in × 11.5 in\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1583\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1171\" data-end=\"1199\"\u003eDhaka Portrait (1967–1992)\u003c\/em\u003e is an extraordinary visual chronicle by acclaimed photographer \u003cstrong data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1280\"\u003eAnwar Hossain\u003c\/strong\u003e, documenting one of the most transformative periods in the history of Bangladesh. Published as a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1378\" data-end=\"1411\"\u003elimited first edition in 1992\u003c\/strong\u003e, this \u003cstrong data-start=\"1418\" data-end=\"1471\"\u003e144-page large-format hardcover (9 × 11.5 inches)\u003c\/strong\u003e is not merely a photography book—it is a historical archive captured through the lens of a witness to change.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"1585\" data-end=\"2015\"\u003eThe book spans a critical timeline—from the late 1960s, through the \u003cstrong data-start=\"1653\" data-end=\"1690\"\u003eBangladesh Liberation War of 1971\u003c\/strong\u003e, and into the decades that followed independence. Hossain’s photographs serve as visual testimonies to moments of struggle, resilience, identity formation, and urban evolution. His work captures both monumental events and intimate human experiences, creating a layered narrative of a city and a nation coming into its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2356\"\u003eEach image is carefully composed, reflecting Hossain’s mastery of \u003cstrong data-start=\"2083\" data-end=\"2120\"\u003elight, contrast, and storytelling\u003c\/strong\u003e. His photography goes beyond documentation—it evokes emotion, memory, and reflection. From crowded streets and political rallies to quiet portraits of everyday life, the book presents a holistic view of Dhaka’s socio-cultural fabric.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2638\"\u003eThe significance of this volume lies in its dual nature: it is both \u003cstrong data-start=\"2426\" data-end=\"2451\"\u003eartistic and archival\u003c\/strong\u003e. It preserves fleeting moments that might otherwise be lost, making it invaluable for historians, researchers, and anyone interested in \u003cstrong data-start=\"2588\" data-end=\"2635\"\u003eSouth Asian history and visual anthropology\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"2640\" data-end=\"3009\"\u003eAs a \u003cstrong data-start=\"2645\" data-end=\"2664\"\u003elimited edition\u003c\/strong\u003e, the book carries strong collectible value. The large-format presentation enhances the visual experience, allowing readers to engage deeply with each photograph’s detail and emotional weight. The hardcover binding ensures durability, making it suitable for long-term preservation in personal collections, galleries, or institutional archives.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"3011\" data-end=\"3322\"\u003eToday, \u003cem data-start=\"3018\" data-end=\"3046\"\u003eDhaka Portrait (1967–1992)\u003c\/em\u003e stands as one of the most important photographic works documenting Bangladesh’s journey through political change and cultural transformation. It is an essential acquisition for collectors of \u003cstrong data-start=\"3238\" data-end=\"3319\"\u003erare photography books, documentary archives, and South Asian visual heritage\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul data-start=\"3350\" data-end=\"4010\"\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"aau8a8\" data-start=\"3350\" data-end=\"3437\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3352\" data-end=\"3369\"\u003ePhotographer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anwar Hossain – pioneering documentary photographer of Bangladesh\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"9pytsj\" data-start=\"3438\" data-end=\"3482\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3440\" data-end=\"3452\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited First Edition, 1992\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1k9bk6a\" data-start=\"3483\" data-end=\"3515\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3485\" data-end=\"3499\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e AB Publishers\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1792kn2\" data-start=\"3516\" data-end=\"3552\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3518\" data-end=\"3529\"\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hardcover, 144 pages\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1shtsbs\" data-start=\"3553\" data-end=\"3618\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3555\" data-end=\"3564\"\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large-format 9 × 11.5 inches for high visual impact\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1oanphj\" data-start=\"3619\" data-end=\"3684\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3621\" data-end=\"3641\"\u003eCoverage Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1967–1992 (including Liberation War era)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"z7281j\" data-start=\"3685\" data-end=\"3766\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3687\" data-end=\"3698\"\u003eThemes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Political change, urban life, cultural identity, human resilience\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"z4aamr\" data-start=\"3767\" data-end=\"3841\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3769\" data-end=\"3786\"\u003eVisual Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Documentary realism with strong artistic composition\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"1y63ynb\" data-start=\"3842\" data-end=\"3923\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3844\" data-end=\"3870\"\u003eHistorical Importance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rare visual archive of Bangladesh’s transformation\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n \t\u003cli data-section-id=\"18h5wji\" data-start=\"3924\" data-end=\"4010\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"3926\" data-end=\"3947\"\u003eCollector Appeal:\u003c\/strong\u003e Limited edition with significant archival and artistic value\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4017\" data-end=\"4040\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4020\" data-end=\"4040\"\u003eCollector’s Note\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\u003cp data-start=\"4042\" data-end=\"4429\"\u003eThis \u003cstrong data-start=\"4047\" data-end=\"4099\"\u003e1992 limited first-edition hardcover (144 pages)\u003c\/strong\u003e of \u003cem data-start=\"4103\" data-end=\"4131\"\u003eDhaka Portrait (1967–1992)\u003c\/em\u003e is a rare and highly significant photographic work. Its documentation of a nation’s formative years, combined with its limited availability and large-format presentation, makes it a \u003cstrong data-start=\"4314\" data-end=\"4337\"\u003epremium collectible\u003c\/strong\u003e for photography enthusiasts, historians, and collectors of South Asian cultural heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67621318557939,"sku":"CBOO25","price":2999.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0858\/2922\/2643\/files\/515b6131-IMG_6180-scaled.jpg?v=1790941666","url":"https:\/\/collegestreetbook.in\/products\/dhaka-portrait-1967-1992-anwar-hossain","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}