Book Summary
Illustrated with beautiful colour photos throughout, On Wings of Diesel takes us on a journey through the fascinating world of Pakistani truck decoration. Considered as moving art, these trucks-veritable roving exhibitions-depict all aspects of life and support a highly developed artisanal industry. Exploring the cultural significance of the practice, Jamal J. Elias provides a unique window on Pakistan, and addresses complex questions of culture, society, and religion in an accessible and entertaining way.
Book Details
| Book Name | On Wings Of Diesel: Trucks, Identity And Culture In Pakistan |
| Author | Jamal Elias |
| Publisher | Oneworld Publications (Mar 2011) |
| ISBN | 9781851688111 |
| Pages | 336 |
| Language | English |
| Price | 1639 |
