Sowar (magazine)
| Editorial director | Hassan Osman |
|---|---|
| Categories | Photo journal |
| Frequency | Bimonthly |
| First issue | 2007 |
| Country | Lebanon |
| Based in | Beirut |
| Language | Arabic |
| Website | Sowar |
Sowar is a bimonthly photojournalism and documentary photography magazine published in Beirut, Lebanon. The word "sowar" is the phonetic pronunciation of the Arabic word meaning "pictures".[1]
Profile[]
Sowar magazine launched in 2007, and is issued six times per year.[2] Hassan Osman is the founder and editorial director of the magazine.[3]
The focus of topics in Sowar magazine is mainly on events, cultures, individuals and scenes in Lebanon, the Middle East and the Gulf regions.[4][5] The work of international photographers and photojournalists is presented in photo-essays. The magazine is picture-intensive, with most of the photos taking up the entire double spreads of the magazine’s pages.
See also[]
References[]
- ^ Sowar Magazine blog
- ^ Sowar Magazine main homepage
- ^ "Portrait of a pioneer". Menassat. 3 July 2008. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
- ^ "Sowar: Picturing stories". NOW News. 19 July 2008. Retrieved 26 September 2013.
- ^ "Ghita Abi Hanna". Design Hub. Retrieved 18 October 2014.
Categories:
- 2007 establishments in Lebanon
- Arabic-language magazines
- Bi-monthly magazines
- Magazines established in 2007
- Magazines published in Beirut
- Photography in Lebanon
- Photography magazines