Before They Pass Away (Small format edition)

You See What You Want to See. Spectre I am going to make a few negative comments, in particular about some of the unnecessary expressions of criticism that have been levelled about the assembling of this work. Something I don't normally like to do, because I think everybody is entitled to their opinion.To say that Jimmy Nelson is living & duplicating other peoples previous efforts is grossly incorrect, the very fact that these same self appointed critics comment on the quality of the photography proves that this is not the case. I don't believe he is trying to pro. Anthony Ho said Beautiful book, worth the cost.. Wonderful, wonderful book. Ideal coffee table book for my home; visitors sit there entranced looking at photographs of people from small/rare cultures that are on the verge of disappearing thanks to the encroachment of modern technology and modern life. This book documents these cultures, perhaps in something of a flashy, artificial way, but in an important way nevertheless. Just as photos of the Civil War or the early American West may have been posed or somehow created, yet they helped people to understand and define what wa. Worth every penny, ok technically every $1 as it is expensive pfred4peace I love this book and have recommended it to others. If you like to travel or to live vicariously through pictures, and you love cinematographic photos, this is the book for you. Also, the text is unlike many table books as it is brief and gets to the point relatively quickly so it is not like reading an encyclopedia (or Wikipedia for that matter). I love this book and envy the author for what had to be unforgettable and amazingly unique exposure to those photographed. I like that they were stylized photos as many tribal people

Jimmy Nelson not only presents us with stunning images of customs and artifacts, but also offers insightful portraits of people who are the guardians of a culture that they--and we--hope will be passed on to future generations in all its glory. With globalization, these societies are to be prized for their distinctive lifestyles, art and traditions. This is a small format edition of the global bestseller that showcases tribal cultures around the world. English/German/French edition.. What's more, this splendid pageantry is set against a vivid backdrop of some of the world's most pristine landscapes. They live in close harmony with nature, now a rarity in our modern era. Nelson's large-plate field camera captures every intricate detail and fine nuance for posterity