Flag of No Nation

A book of poetry by Tom Haviv and published by Jewish Currents Press, A Flag of No Nation “traces the stories of Turkish Jews in the 20th century, blind colonists in a white ocean, and performers enacting new rituals around a nationless flag.” Through a multitude of narrative and poetic forms, interwoven with personal photos and old family snapshots, the book investigates the history of Israel/Palestine and the mythologies of nationalism. Given the deeply personal nature of the story, the design was developed in close collaboration with the author, and the form of the book is meant to enhance the reading experience. It is simple, artistic, and expansive.