George Rodger; Village of the Nubas by Peter Hamilton
A unique and highly influential photographic documentation of African life.'This facsimile edition, the size of an ordinary novel, tells the story of Rodger's great African journey and how he came to know the Nuba peopleIt combines great travel writing with some of the best known travel photography of our era. It's a wonderful little book.' (British Journal of Photography)
'One of the classics of photographic literature … a remarkable anthropological study cum travel book, small in format, yet perfectly formed.' (Art Newspaper)
'This classic collection of photographic images, accompanied by Rodger's honed text, is a stunning testament to a way of life long since vanished in Africa.' (Good Book Guide)
Co-founder of the prestigious Magnum agency, George Rodger (1908-95) was a war correspondent with Life from 1939 to 1945. Traumatized by the experience of war, he embarked on a 28, 000-mile journey to Africa and the Middle East, concentrating on the rituals and ways of life in close relationship with nature.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780714838403 |
| ISBN 10 | 0714838403 |
| Title | George Rodger; Village of the Nubas |
| Author | Peter Hamilton |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Phaidon Press Ltd |
| Year published | 1999-09-30 |
| Number of pages | 132 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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