Baghdad Blues: A War Diary

by David C. Turnley

Book Overview

The diaries and photographs of a veteran CNN reporter covering the Iraq war of 2003. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 086565235X
• ISBN13: 9780865652354
• Release Date: July 2003
• Publisher: Vendome Press
• Length: 157 Pages
• Weight: 0.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.1" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

Baghdad Blues

Baghdad Blues is Pulitzer prize winning photojournalist David Turnley's account of his days in Iraq from March 3, 2003 to April 15, when the U.S. army took control of Baghdad. Turnley gives the reader a first hand account of the thousands of refugees attempting to flee the war zone. His photographs, particularly those of the women and children, are powerful reminders of the innocent victims of the conflict. Baghdad Blues is not an account of the military conflict; it is the story of people struggling to survive. The book is not without humor, as Turnley describes the many problems he faces in getting the news back to CNN in Atlanta. On one occasion he is forced to use a hair dryer to dry the hard drive of his laptop. Much of the book takes place in the Kurdish section of Northern Iraq and the reader is struck by the hospitality and optomism of Kurds as they welcome Trunley into their homes. Wherever there is conflict, David Turnley and his camera are often found in the middle of it. For reasons I do not understand, Baghdad Blues has not received the attention it deserves. For anyone who has an interest in conflict and photojournalism, this book is a must read. Scott L. Gibson Alpharetta, Georgia

A Wonderful Book

David Turnley is an incredible photographer. He has a wonderful eye for capturing stunning and evocative images. If you are looking for a book that will help you to better understand the war in Iraq, this book is for you. M.H.