Of all the mystical destinations in the world, Tibet is perhaps the most arresting and intriguing. The vast, rugged terrain and extreme weather have invoked a plethora of legends and beliefs that form the foundation of life for an entire population. Here in this book, lie glimpses of Tibet as it is rarely seen. Braving hardy terrain and harsh weather, Jimmy Lam ventures beyond the well-visited Tibetan Autonomous Region to witness the raw beauty of one of the most inaccessible places on earth - Greater Tibet, where the Shangri-la of legend lives. The world is only just starting to experience pieces of Tibet in the further reaches of Qinghai, Gansu, western Sichuan and northwestern Yunnan. An untiring fascination has taken Lam time and time again to various parts of this land and equipped him with a keen sensitivity towards the seasons of Tibetan nature and culture. In this insightful and intimate album, Lam shares his personal perspective on the land called Greater Tibet - its awesome scenery, its unique peoples and their servant beliefs, elaborate attire and celebrations, and traditional way of life.
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"It is a record we can all enjoy in the comfort of home, and it is a record that provides an exciting preface for those of us seeking new frontiers to visit. This book is also a timely benchmark against which we can judge the changes that are just beginning to transform the area, for better or for worse." - Sir Ron Cooke. Past President of the Royal Geographical Society "While most journalists and photographers focus on the political and geographical region that is formally known as Tibet, Lam has taken a sensitive, textured and photogenic look at the people and land of Greater Tibet. He has travelled far and wide to areas that are politically difficult and geographically remote to produce this astonishing body of work. This accomplishment lends a vital and new view into a land that few people get to see and even fewer try to photograph." - Ed Kashi, Internationally acclaimed photographer "Visually stunning photographs of a Tibet most of us have never seen before, Captures a way of life and the beauty of the people with a painter's eye. This is the essence of Tibet, free of any political coloration." - Richard Barker, Vice-Chairman of a global investment organisation"
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Höhe: 260 mm
Breite: 240 mm
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978-981-232-747-5 (9789812327475)
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Schweitzer Klassifikation
During his early years as a photographer. Jimmy Lam's portfolio included images of nature and wildlife from North America and Europe. More than a decade later he has shifted his attention to Asia. As associate of the Royal Photographic Society, Lam travels around the region to photograph its peoples and preserve their cultures in print. Knowing Tibet as well as he does, he has fallen in love with the land and its people. Lam's photographs are internationally published. Ju K Tan left a career in banking to toil as a freelance writer. A copywriter for nearly 10 years, he has spent the last three conceptualising and writing scripts for television. He has written six television series and two books, including An Assembly of Tastes: The Culinary World of the United Nations. Tan is currently the editor of a monthly magazine, Golf Asia.
Foreword; The Photographer and the Author; Journey into an Enchanted Land; Children of the Land; Followers of Destiny; Living the Faith; Celebrating Life; Map; Travel Notes.
