Traditional tales from the "Meddah" notebooks, brought to life by the master of Istanbul folklore.

It is a difficult task to take stories born of imagination and weave them into history with the decor, costumes, and daily nuances of the past. In Tales of Love from Old Istanbul (Aşk Yolunda İstanbul’da Neler Olmuş?), Reşad Ekrem Koçu masters this challenge. He recounts four distinct stories found in old meddah (traditional storyteller) notebooks—simple notes that once guided the "one-man show" stars who performed in coffeehouses and mansions in an era before cinema or theater.

Koçu enriches these surprise-filled narratives with interesting notes on the working techniques of these ancient entertainers. In Koçu's language, history becomes more vivid, beautiful, and magical than reality itself, offering a glimpse into the dramatic nights of old Istanbul.