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"In the footsteps of courage and catastrophe... The beauty of Sebastiao Salgado's Africa - a 30-year journey across the dark continent by the world's greatest photojournalist." - The Sunday Times Magazine, London "In the footsteps of courage and catastrophe [...] - a 30-year journey across the dark continent by the world's greatest photojournalist." - The Sunday Times Magazines, London"
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Sebastiao Salgado is one the most respected photojournalists working today, his reputation forged by decades of dedication and powerful black-and-white images of distressed people taken in places where most wouldn't dare to go. Although he has photographed around the globe, his work most heavily concentrates on Africa, where he has shot more than 40 reportage works over a period of 30 years. From the Dinka tribes in Sudan and the Himba in Namibia to gorillas and volcanoes in the lakes region to displaced people throughout the continent, Salgado shows us all facets of African life today. He knows exactly how to grab the essence of a moment and his images artfully teach us the disastrous effects of war, poverty, disease, and hostile climatic conditions. This stunning book brings together Salgado's photos in three parts: the first concentrates on the southern part of the continent (Mozambique, Malawi, Angola, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Namibia), the second on the Great Lakes region (Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya), and the third on the Sub-Saharan region (Burkina Faso, Mali, Sudan, Somalia, Chad, Mauritania, Senegal, Ethiopia). The texts are provided by renowned Mozambique novelist Mia Couto, who describes how today's Africa reflects the effects of colonization as well as the consequences of economic, social, and environmental crises.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Excelente libro, excelente compra (Excelent book, excelent buy)
15 Mar 2011
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Soy de Argentina y por lo tanto mi idioma es el español, así que pido disculpas por no usar inglés para esta revisión. El libro Africa (GO) de Sebastiao Salgado editado por Taschen es un regalo para los ojos. Perfectamente impreso, muy bien encuadernado, es un gusto tenerlo en las manos. El contenido es extraordinario: cada fotografía es no sólo perfecta técnicamente sino que transmite muchísimo sentimiento y, por sobre todo, incluso retratando la mayor de las miserias niguna imagen le quita dignidad a los protagonistas. Creo, por sobre todas las cosas, que Sebastiao Salgado RESPETA a quienes fotografía. Párrafo aparte merecen los hermosos textos del novelista de Mozambique, Mia Couto, que acompañan a la perfección fotografías tan expresivas. En resumen, un libro infaltable, no solo para amantes de la fotografía, sino para aquellos que aun son capaces de mirar lo terrible que puede ser el ser humano y tener esperanzas en una redención futura.
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I'm from Argentina and so my language is Spanish, so I apologize for not using English for this review. The book Sebastiao Salgado's Africa (GO) published by Taschen is a feast for the eyes. Well printed, well bound, good to have it in our hands. The content is unique: each photograph is not only technically perfect but also conveys much feeling and, above all, whether portraying most of the miseries none of the image is take apart the dignity of the protagonists. I think, above all things, Sebastiao Salgado have a lot of RESPECT for those who photograph. It's also very important the beautiful texts of Mozambique novelist Mia Couto, that accompanying perfectly those expressive photographs. In short, a book inevitable, not only for lovers of photography, but for those who are still capable of looking at how terrible it can be humans and have hope in a future redemption.
Last words to Amazon, whose treatment and professionalism makes it a pleasure to make a purchase with them.
Unas últimas palabras para Amazon, cuyo trato y profesionalismo convierte en un gusto hacer una compra con ellos.
Tranlation (Thanks to Google Translate)
I'm from Argentina and so my language is Spanish, so I apologize for not using English for this review. The book Sebastiao Salgado's Africa (GO) published by Taschen is a feast for the eyes. Well printed, well bound, good to have it in our hands. The content is unique: each photograph is not only technically perfect but also conveys much feeling and, above all, whether portraying most of the miseries none of the image is take apart the dignity of the protagonists. I think, above all things, Sebastiao Salgado have a lot of RESPECT for those who photograph. It's also very important the beautiful texts of Mozambique novelist Mia Couto, that accompanying perfectly those expressive photographs. In short, a book inevitable, not only for lovers of photography, but for those who are still capable of looking at how terrible it can be humans and have hope in a future redemption.
Last words to Amazon, whose treatment and professionalism makes it a pleasure to make a purchase with them.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
An amazing beautiful book with great photography
4 July 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Sebastiao Salgado is the most known photographer in Brazil, but most of his work is outside his country. He spent 20 or 30 years of his career photographing refugee camps and documenting Africa and other places.
This book is very well made.
To start with, it is a book written in 3 languages: English, French, and German.
Every picture has a number and every caption explaining the picture is written in the three languages.
The images are big and powerful. Some are beautiful and sweet, others are very strong and shocking. If you can't see the image of a famine dying of starvation or corpses all over the ground, I don't recommend.
For the strong at heart, who admires beautiful photography and want to see what else is out there in Africa.
One of the most beautiful books I've seen.
This book is very well made.
To start with, it is a book written in 3 languages: English, French, and German.
Every picture has a number and every caption explaining the picture is written in the three languages.
The images are big and powerful. Some are beautiful and sweet, others are very strong and shocking. If you can't see the image of a famine dying of starvation or corpses all over the ground, I don't recommend.
For the strong at heart, who admires beautiful photography and want to see what else is out there in Africa.
One of the most beautiful books I've seen.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Spectacular Salgado
11 Jan 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
Beautiful book, a steal at the price. Delivery was prompt, packaging was thorough and the book was in perfect condition. It was a Christmas present, but I was able to get some time with it. Would love to get one for myself.
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