Son Ayakta Kim Geldi? - Türkiyede At Yarışlarının Tarihi

Who Came Last Standing? - History of Horse Racing in Turkey Book Description

“Sand track, tribune, horses being towed around, mostly faces I am familiar with, horses on the track, jockeys trying to ride horses, grooms drinking their tea after finishing their work, bagel sellers, people keeping stopwatches in the tribune, stables, lots of cars inside. The same view is seen in Veliefendi on a summer morning, in Kızılçullu on a spring morning, and in Ankara Hippodrome on an autumn morning. (...) The surrounding area is full of cafes where horsemen gather. From the horse owner to the groom, from the enthusiast to the bookmaker, you can meet everyone in these cafes. Horses and racing are always talked about in the hotel where you sleep and in the restaurant where you have dinner.”
A colorful story of the world of horse racing in Turkey, from the last period of the Ottoman Empire to the present day... The process of historical change in every aspect, from the institutional framework of the races to the racing venues, from breeders and jockeys to the transportation conditions of the horses... From Orhan Veli, who gave racing tips to his girlfriend in his letters, to the Horse To Necip Fazıl, who wrote the Symphony, horse and racing enthusiasts... Betting "regime", "six-pack winnings"... Unique horse racing "media" with race bulletins, forecasters and announcers... Ozan Torun's extraordinarily detailed work Who is the Last Standing? Gedi? is a versatile cultural history. It provides a wide-angle look at daily life, the entertainment industry, and the historical course of the perception of civilization and modernization.

(From the Promotional Bulletin)

Dough Type: 2nd Dough

Number of Pages: 428

Size: 15 x 21.5

First Printing Year: 2021

Number of Printings: 1st Edition

Language: Turkish