- Hardcover: 192 pages
- Publisher: Chris Boot (26 Mar 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1905712030
- ISBN-13: 978-1905712038
- Product Dimensions: 24.6 x 20 x 2.4 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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- #70 in Books > Travel & Holiday > Countries & Regions > Europe > Russia
- #71 in Books > Travel & Holiday > Countries & Regions > Asia > Russia
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Photographer Simon Roberts travelled throughout Russia, for a year between July 2004 and August 2005, exploring the idea of the Russian motherland and creating one of the most extensive photographic accounts of this vast country by a Westerner. His images are not clichéd representations of a Russia ground down by poverty and despair; rather, he presents a beautiful and awe-inspiring land, with dignified people empowered by growing optimism. Intimate portraits of contemporary Russians show us a diverse people, united by a common sense of national identity, while breathtaking landscapes reveal the complexity of the country.
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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Roberts has assembled an incredible and comprehensive record of a mind-boggling journey. His photographs include both landscapes and portraits that manage to convey the enormity of the country and the mood of its people. No mean feat.
The landscapes are beautiful and haunting in turn, but it was the portraits that really left me thinking about the country long after I had put the book down. They are arresting in their brutal honesty and I felt humbled by the proud defiance of the people staring back at me, daring me to question their hopes and dreams. Roberts has captured a mood of optimism and carefully avoided turning the people he has encountered into `subjects'.
This is an awesome book (in the true sense of the word) with such a powerful presence that it will probably get under your skin, making you want to know more about both Roberts and Russia.
The landscapes are beautiful and haunting in turn, but it was the portraits that really left me thinking about the country long after I had put the book down. They are arresting in their brutal honesty and I felt humbled by the proud defiance of the people staring back at me, daring me to question their hopes and dreams. Roberts has captured a mood of optimism and carefully avoided turning the people he has encountered into `subjects'.
This is an awesome book (in the true sense of the word) with such a powerful presence that it will probably get under your skin, making you want to know more about both Roberts and Russia.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is an outstanding document chronicling Roberts' year-long journey
through Russia. After all those bleak and depressing books about Russia, it's refreshing to see a different vision of the country.
This work is an impressive achievement. The pictures are intimate,
sensitive and carry an extraordinary narrative charge. Highly recommended
for anyone interested in the region or contemporary documentary
photography.
through Russia. After all those bleak and depressing books about Russia, it's refreshing to see a different vision of the country.
This work is an impressive achievement. The pictures are intimate,
sensitive and carry an extraordinary narrative charge. Highly recommended
for anyone interested in the region or contemporary documentary
photography.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
What is so striking in this book is the warmth and humanity Simon Roberts has uncovered in all corners of 'Motherland' Russia at a time of unprecedented social change. He gives us invaluable insights into some of the lives he shared in his ambitious, year-long journey and has created a unique 'visual statement' about contemporary Russia.
The resilience and optimism in so many of his subjects shines through, even those living in most straitened and dismal circumstances, though tough realities are everywhere confronted. So many individual portraits remain memorable, even after the book is put down, especially of young Russians, in contrast to the 'babushka' cliches with which the reader may be more familiar.
Succinct text is well integrateed to create an invaluable study for anyone interested in Russia today.
The resilience and optimism in so many of his subjects shines through, even those living in most straitened and dismal circumstances, though tough realities are everywhere confronted. So many individual portraits remain memorable, even after the book is put down, especially of young Russians, in contrast to the 'babushka' cliches with which the reader may be more familiar.
Succinct text is well integrateed to create an invaluable study for anyone interested in Russia today.
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Thorough and undramatic view of Russia today
I have been interested in Russia and Eastern Europe for a long time. Normally we see pictures of war, poverty, the new-rich or other prejudged issues. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Martin Dam Kristensen
Enjoyable view into Russia
This book covers the authors tour of Russia and has photo's from places he visited along the way. The images have clearly taken some time to decide on and compose, and its clear... Read more
Published on 26 Jan 2010 by P. White
A stunning visual meditation on contemporary Russia
Bought it on a whim after reading the rave reviews and wasn't disappointed. The pictures have a quietness and an elegance to them which is so different from the brutal stereotypes... Read more
Published on 11 Dec 2007 by Kto Vinovat
An extraordinary document
Roberts book of images from his journey across Russia contains some ravishing images. But it is when seen as a whole that this book really scores. Read more
Published on 2 July 2007 by Jaybird
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