Syria: Refugees and Rebels

by Russell Chapman

Take a photographic journey into the Syrian conflict and see how those who have stayed in the country, as well as the refugees in the camps of Lebanon and Jordan, are trying their best to survive. You will also gain a personal insight into the moderate rebels who gave me unfettered access to their lives. The images of daily life in Aleppo illustrate how the people continue their lives as best they can, despite the ever present threat of bombs.

You will see a side of the conflict that is not commonly known. This book is about giving a voice to those who have lost so much. I went to Syria with no idea of what to expect, I just wanted to capture with my camera the things I would see. This isn't a typical war photography book, it is more about telling the story of people. Those who are trying to survive in a war zone and those who have fled to refugee camps. This book is about giving a voice to those who have lost so much.

102 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 2014

About the author

Russell Chapman is a freelance photographer and journalist. From the UK, he is now based in Switzerland. Photography has always been his greatest passion. Using photography he tries to communicate strong messages and emotions in a way that will have a lasting impact on those who observe his work.

He is recognized for his work in Syria, having been invited to present at international conferences such as Refugee Voices at the Refugee Studies Centre at St Annes College, Oxford University and Franklin University, Switzerland. He is the author and publisher of the book Syria: Refugees and Rebels, which photo documents the human story of the conflict in Syria as well as the refugee camps of Lebanon and Jordan.