Giulio Rimondi, an Italian photographer residing in Beirut, captures the city through a unique lens, avoiding clichéd representations. His work is complemented by the verse of poet Christian Ghazi, together evoking a sense of intimacy and solitude amidst a backdrop haunted by war memories. Rimondi's images depict a quiet, nocturnal Beirut, where marginalized individuals are momentarily yet permanently illuminated. The book offers an insightful portrayal, challenging misconceptions and providing a profound narrative of life in the city's shadows.