Where Heaven and Mountains Meet
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Where Heaven and Mountains Meet by Olivier Follmi
Deep in the heart of the Himalayas, in remote valleys isolated from the outside world by snow for nine months of the year, the ancient kingdom of Zanskar seems light years away from modern existence. Olivier Follmi has made numerous trip to Zanskar over a 20-year period. The results of his travels are recorded in this volume, which contains photographs of the extraordinary landscape and portraits of its people, providing an insight into an existence that is now changing as contact with the modern world increases. In complement to the photographs, delicate watercolours by Rapkar Wangchuk seek to recreate the quintessential images of Tibetan Buddhism. A commentary tells the story of the author's fascination with Zanskar and records the rites and customs of an exceptional people in a Buddhist land where religion and its observance define a way of life.
Follmi, Olivier: - With his roots in France, Switzerland, and Italy, photographer Olivier Fü¾¦˜¼llmi spent more than 20 years traveling and photographing the most remote areas of the Himalayas, before he then spent the next 20 years traveling every continent on Earth. He has published 36 books, which have been translated into nine languages, sold 1.5 million copies, and have inspired numerous films. Fü¾¦˜¼llmi is the recipient of numerous awards and prizes, including the World Press Photo Award, and has exhibited his work in galleries around the world.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780500019542 |
| ISBN 10 | 0500019541 |
| Title | Where Heaven and Mountains Meet |
| Author | Olivier Follmi |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Thames & Hudson Ltd |
| Year published | 1999-11-01 |
| Number of pages | 232 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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