Illustrated with beautiful colour photos throughout, On Wings of Diesel takes us on a journey through the fascinating world of Pakistani truck decoration.
The world\'s foremost expert on Pakistani truck art, Elias is also a photographer who has held a number of solo and group exhibitions in the US..
Elias is Professor of Islamic Studies and Chair of the Department of Religious Studies, University of Pennsylvania.
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Elias provides a unique window on Pakistan\'s comnplex society that addresses complex questions of Culture and religion in a way that is both accessible and entertaining.
Exploring the significance of this practice, Jamal J.
Ornately adorned and considered as moving art, these trucksveritable roving exhibitionsdepict all aspects of life and support a highly developed artisanal industry.
Illustrated with beautiful colour photos throughout, On Wings of Diesel takes us on a journey through the fascinating world of Pakistani truck decoration
