Dear list members Please note our new publication of Judaic interest here below.
Vitali Hakko, My Life. Vakko Libra Books, Istanbul, 2011, 176 p. hardcover ISBN: 97860564326440 US$ 60.00 Postage is excluded, payment is by credit card. Please let us know if you wish to order. Sincerely, ****************** This book is the autobiography of Vitali Hakko (1913-2007), founder of Turkey's prestigious textile, fashion, and department store firm Vakko. Hakko's remarkable story provides many fascinating insights into the history of Turkey in the twentieth century and especially the experience of that nation's Jewish minority. It is above all the story of how an individual managed to overcome almost insurmountable obstacles through a combination of determination, intelligence, hard work, and a bit of luck. Though he came from a poor family, was raised by a single mother, and received only a sixth-grade education, Vitali Hakko became one of Turkey's wealthiest and most respected industrialists, hobnobbing with Prime Ministers and Presidents. Vakko, the brand he created, became synonymous with quality and stylishness. Hakko was a patriot and an ardent supporter of Atatürk's campaign to modernize and westernize Turkey. He was also an important philanthropist and social activist, leading the campaign to restore Beyo lu Istanbul's historic European quarterto its former elegance, and to make it once again a center of the city's cultural life. ************************* --- Rifat Bali Libra Books Istanbul, Turkey Tel : 90 - 212 - 232 99 04 / 05 Fax: 90 - 212 - 231 11 29 www.librakitap.com.tr www.librabooks-tr.com --- Messages and opinions expressed on Hasafran are those of the individual author and are not necessarily endorsed by the Association of Jewish Libraries (AJL) =========================================================== Submissions for Ha-Safran, send to: hasaf...@osu.edu SUBscribing, SIGNOFF commands send to: Listproc @ lists.acs.ohio-state.edu Questions, problems, complaints, compliments;-) send to: galron.1 @ osu.edu Ha-Safran Archives: Current: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/maillist.html History: http://www.mail-archive.com/hasafran%40lists.acs.ohio-state.edu/history.html AJL HomePage http://www.JewishLibraries.org
