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"I was first riveted by their portraits of African women at a small gallery in London. Their photographs had such a powerful effect that I was driven to leave home and family to come and see it for myself." --"Africa News"
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Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher have spent 30 years and travelled more than 270,000 miles to create this collection. Each image unfolds new and revealing perspectives; taken together, they create nothing less than the group portrait of a world that draws strength from shared values and common experiences even as it glories in the unique appeal of every individual. Exploring the vital importance of family and community; the central role of ceremony at every stage of life; and, the deep-rooted attunement to the African landscape and its rhythms - all evoked in text and captions that enhance over 250 stunning photographs with anecdote, information and insight.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have a lifetime connection with Africa and this is one of the most significant books on that continent I have ever read. These wonderful photographs reveal a deep empathy and understanding as well as being technically first class. Every person who has seen this book has been impressed.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
It is the most wonderful book I have ever purchased! It proudly occupies the top place on my bookcase. The pictures are most vivid, incredibly touching. I keep going back to it again and again. I used it for a presentation during the African theme term in a primary school where I am teaching. It has been the best buy I have ever done!
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is my favourite book of all time.I am an artist and always looking for inspiration,,,,this certainly gives it to me.The pictures are really stunning,,,im so jealous of the photographers for being there taking them,,,its my dream to see some of the tribes in this book,Ive ordered a second copy so i can use the other one for my scrap book and reference.Id definately recommend this book.
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Too small
Could have done with a bigger book so I could have opened the pages to view the images. Also know that if I had 30 years of taking images in Africa I'd have a much better... Read more
Published 9 months ago by D. Lewis
Amazing book
Fantsstic book. Amazing photos, great text. It's really worth having it in your photography book collection! Very good qualiy pictures, very expressive faces... Read more
Published 9 months ago by Debs
I Like It But Size Matters
Wonderful book, I echo everything positive that everybody else has said but the small size of this book is really off putting for me, I think it's A3 in size and I feel that... Read more
Published 9 months ago by YLE
AMAZING BOOK FOR AFRICA LOVERS
AMAZING BOOK OF AFRICA, DESCRIBING 51 CULTURES IN THE CONTINENT, YOU WILL FIND WHAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR. Read more
Published 9 months ago by INEZ
Interesting, beautiful photography
Good book, was surprised at the size as its only small - around A5 size. Beautiful photography and easy readable and interesting text to go alongside photographs (the authors come... Read more
Published 13 months ago by K.E
Moving and beautiful
It isn't often I buy a book and found myself blown away by it. Encouraged by the other reviews of this I bought it, thinking I'd at least have a nice coffee table book. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Penelope Pitstop
not great condition, excellent service
This item was delivered within the estimated delivery dates which was pleasing. I wasn't so pleased with the condition of it: it was a bit damaged , and this isn't so nice since I... Read more
Published 17 months ago by M. Corina
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