THE SOUL OF EGYPT
Soul of Egypt is a limited-edition photographic monograph documenting the vanishing landscapes, communities, and hidden realities of Egypt beyond the tourist lens.
Oversized A4 hardcover art book (210 mm x 297 mm) – Landscape. 150 gsm paper. 232 pages of colour and black-and-white photography, with a 12-page appendix packed with insights into a hidden world. It is a strictly limited run of 100 signed copies.
Soul of Egypt invites you beyond the well-trodden paths of pyramids and pharaohs to discover a side of the country few have ever seen. A land of vibrant traditions, enduring craftsmanship, and the rhythm of everyday life.
In this captivating photo book, award-winning photographer and filmmaker Tim Coleman reveals an Egypt rarely experienced by tourists. Shot over forty years, his lens captures the beauty, struggles, and spirit of a country where ancient customs meet modern realities.
A master street photographer, Coleman documents the unposed and unexpected, preserving ways of life that are disappearing—street tattooing, box camera photographers, hand-painted cinema posters, and even the last fez maker in Cairo.
From Sufi dervish festivals where devotees whirl into ecstasy, to Zar exorcism rituals, sharing meals with Bedouin in the Sinai, and drinking tea with Sudanese traders in camel markets, the book reflects a lifelong pursuit: to uncover the places, faces, and beliefs that reveal the true soul of Egypt.
