Silivri A user's Manual for Prison

What does it mean to wait in prison without knowing why—or until when? In Silivri: A User’s Manual for Prison, activist Yiğit Aksakoğlu shares his personal account of being detained for 220 days in solitary confinement in Silivri Prison, Turkey’s most notorious high-security facility for political prisoners. Accused of organizing the 2013 Gezi Park protests—without meaningful evidence—Aksakoğlu reflects on the absurdity of authoritarianism, the psychology of isolation, and the quiet ways resistance can take shape behind bars. Blending handwritten notes and dry humor with the bold illustrations of emerging artist Cans, this unique graphic novel turns confinement into creativity. It’s not just a prison memoir—it’s a sharp, human portrait of dignity, irony, and survival under pressure. A powerful read for anyone interested in activism, resilience, or the daily life of political prisoners. Each book carries a special "Görülmüştür" (seen) stamp, as if it has been admitted to Silivri Prison.A few copies are also sent signed and with a personal note. This book is shipped directly from the publisher, and its proceeds are reinvested into new independent publications.