Product Description
Celebrated photographer Homer Sykes, a first-time visitor to the newly booming Shanghai, here goes in search of traces of his parents' brief sojourn in the city, cut short by tragedy half a century ago. Connecting with those optimistically facing a future full of possibilities and those who have experienced more in one lifetime than seems humanly possible, he achieves a subtle chemistry between photo-journalism and fine art. The photographs, both intimate and industrial, are accompanied by perceptive captions and a lively chronology of historical events.
About the Author
Homer Sykes is a member of the internationally renowned Network Photographers and has travelled widely on assignment throughout the world. His books include Once a Year: Some Traditional British Customs, Mysterious Britain, and Celtic Britain. He is also co-author with Roger Protz of The Village Pub, with Godfrey Smith of The English Season, and with Roy Kerridge of The Storm is Passing Over.
