Bridging the divide between art and journalism, Magnum photographer Luc Delahaye presents 144 images taken on a winter journey to the north of Russia, recording a nation in a state of moral and physical collapse. The photographs are poetic - simultaneously terrifying, exciting, intimate and moving - despite recording sad subject matter.
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'...photographer Luc Delahaye finds a country's soul...his sojourn is an epic new book...one of the most compelling photojournalism monographs to emerge in recent years'
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Luc Delahaye was born in France in 1962. He became a photographer in 1984 and joined Magnum in 1994. He has photographed wars and conflicts in Lebanon, Afghanistan, Rwanda, West Bank, Haiti, Sudan, Chechnya, Romania, Somalia, and extensively covered the war in the former Yugoslavia. Among other prizes, he has received the Robert Capa Gold Medal, twice a first prize at the World Press Photo awards, and twice the Paris Match prize, the Golden Visa. Photographer's Residence: Paris, France
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Format:Hardcover
Winterreise is a melancholy road story. Luc Delahaye, photographer and storyteller, travels in winter across the dark landscape of Russia and looks into the private face of the country's moral and social crisis. Invited into the homes and lives of ordinary people, he has created an intimate, moving and revealing portrait of a harsh land, where he finds beauty and sadness in equal measure.
Format:Hardcover
This is a compelling, sad and beautiful road story. Luc Delahaye, photographer and melancholy storyteller, travels in winter through the dark north of Russia, where he looks into the private face of Russia's moral and social crisis.
This collection bridges the divide between art and journalism. The photographs are poetic - simultaneously terrifying, exciting, intimate, moving and very revealing. They offer many pleasures despite the depressing subject matter. Excellent!
This collection bridges the divide between art and journalism. The photographs are poetic - simultaneously terrifying, exciting, intimate, moving and very revealing. They offer many pleasures despite the depressing subject matter. Excellent!
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I was completely taken aback by the beauty and overpowering sadness of this book. It is one of the best books I have ever read on any subject per se. A stunning set of photographs. Not an easy book to read due to the subject matter, but this is the work of a master photographer/journalist.
With the exception of short paragraphs on the covers, there is no text. My only criticism is that I would have liked some form of a textual introduction or a background of the trip by the photographer.
Each and every photograph hits the mark; there are no duds. Atmosphere permeates every picture, the vast majority, if not all of which look as if they were shot using only available light. The environments in which the photos were taken couldn't have been more drab and forsaken; but the book is awash with beautiful muted colour.
I buy large quantities of books, but this one really stands out. Well done Luc Delahaye.
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TURNING A BLIND EYE ON A GREAT LAND
A good example of poor vision. If pictures of alcoholics, junkies and trash cans excite you, this is the book you've been waiting for.
Published on 28 Jun 2001
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A tour de force of reportage - but possibly deceptive
It's a brave effort, this, by a brave, resourceful and talented man, unafraid to be involved, appalled by what confronts him, and highly subjective in his portrayal of that point... Read more
Published on 20 Jun 2001 by carding@xs4all.nl
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An object lesson in 'available light' photography.
Using only a Leica and Fuji 400 consumer print film Luc Delahaye has broken a lot of 'rules' regarding sharp focus , blur and handheld camera shake. Read more
Published on 28 May 2001
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