FACES OF THE MIDDLE EAST is a personal and intimate journey told through
a collection of images by Australian TV Broadcaster and Producer,
Hermoine Macura. Arriving in the Middle East soon after September 11th,
when clips of the Taliban and Al Qaeda atrocities were flooding the news
on a daily basis, Hermoine began a journey which allowed her to explore
unique locations, cities and places unknown to many. Neither a
definitive story nor a political statement, FACES OF THE MIDDLE EAST, is
the culmination of more then seven years of Photojournalism that
documents the existence and rich diversity present in the region.
Hermoine Macura is the first Australian female English speaking TV News
Anchor in the Middle East, and also one of the area's most recognized
faces.
Prior to establishing Straight Street Media in 2012, Hermoine was one of
the main Anchors on Dubai One TV's Emirates News. Her portfolio
includes the delivery of live-to-air news bulletins, frequently whilst
being in the midst of breaking stories both locally and across the
Middle East.
Complementing her role as an anchor, Hermoine has also interviewed a
variety of decision makers, and people in the know. From the Duchess of
York to Hollywood Actor Michael Douglas, Hermoine has interviewed a wide
variety of personalities and government officials in the country.
Born in Sydney, Australia, Hermoine's love for the people of the Middle
East was ignited through her passion for justice and her desire to see
peace in the Arab world and among the nations found in the region.
"FACES OF THE MIDDLE EAST is a remarkable book that presents subtle, original arguments in a stylish visual prose. Macura's subjects unravel another story that remains untold in the West....A beautiful story of humanity and celebration of Arab culture often overlooked in today's world." - Tanja Tanackovic, Manager, Australia.
"Macura's book was a delight to read, both in the creative experience from the pictures and the educational experience from the content. It is a beautiful expression of the Middle East and its' people." - Katrina Beachy, Business Entrepreneur, USA.
FACES OF THE MIDDLE EAST is a book that aims to introduce the various
ethnic and social groups who reside throughout the Middle East, proof
that this part of the world is not, as many in the West mistakenly
believe, a monolithic culture. All the photography work was done by
Hermoine Macura over a period of seven years. The beautiful calligraphy
throughout the book is by calligraphy maestro, Majid Al Yousef and
designer, Eman Azab. The poems are from Macura's personal collection
during her time in the Arab world. The overall design of the book was
done by Sara Semlitsch.