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Often grand and formal, monumental even in the soldiers' mess, refuggee camp or town bazaar
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a moving meditation on the effects of war
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
A truly wonderful book bringing home the stark realism of the conditions in which the Afghanistan war is being fought. The stunning portraits of the soldiers returning from the front line stand as a tribute to their arduous work in exhausting circumstances. Robert Wilson's photographs of the living quarters, the landscape and the repatriation service bring details to the page that are beautifully artistic whilst showing the basic tools of life in such a vulnerable situation. A truly magnificent record of today's war.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Invited to record the lives of some of the British 52 Brigade's troops deployed to Helmand province in Afghanistan, Robert Wilson has captured some stunning images within the pages of this book.
The portraits of the British soldiers and Afghan natives are truly mesmerising, the harsh realities of their respective existences etched into their faces - superb. My only criticism is that there are not more photos like the selection of aerial shots at the start of the book showing the breathtakingly rugged scenery of this part of the world.
Overall a very striking photographic collection. Recommended.
The portraits of the British soldiers and Afghan natives are truly mesmerising, the harsh realities of their respective existences etched into their faces - superb. My only criticism is that there are not more photos like the selection of aerial shots at the start of the book showing the breathtakingly rugged scenery of this part of the world.
Overall a very striking photographic collection. Recommended.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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This book is superb...well-executed insights into a world none of us would choose to share. Portraits, landscapes, interiors in the base, shots out on patrol...it's all here. The publishers have even avoided one of my pet hates; landscapes printed across 2 pages. Just buy it!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Beautiful yet moving Photobook
With a Husband currently serving in Afghanistan- this was an ideal gift for him, the pictures are beautiful, and emotive. Read more
Published 20 months ago by LStevens
stunning pictures
The pictures are great and dramatic, a different approach of an extraordinairy photographer of an actual story of war -everydays news- brought back to which humans -'guys from the... Read more
Published on 8 Oct 2009 by H. Van Der Waal
Impressive Helmand impressive people
The expression in the eyes of the soldier on the cover of this book says it all.
Every single photograph in this book gives a silent, but at the same time all-embracing... Read more
Every single photograph in this book gives a silent, but at the same time all-embracing... Read more
Published on 24 Aug 2009 by A. Van Der Most
Review of Helmand, Afghanistan
From the moment I opened the package, never mind opening the book, I was overjoyed with my purchase. Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2009 by H. Small
Not Worth The Paper It's Printed On
What a disappointing book! While the photos are technically spot on, and the portraits very good ( Wilson is known for his portraits) this book is not worth the paper it's printed... Read more
Published on 16 Feb 2009 by Mallory Ringess
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