
Bhutan
Portrait of a Kingdom
Editions Didier Millet (Publisher)
Published on 1. November 2025
Book
Hardback
312 pages
978-2-87868-298-4 (ISBN)
Description
* 10 world-renowned photographers * 2 acclaimed writers * 1 timeless Himalayan Kingdom
Bhutan: Portrait of a Kingdom is the result of
an extraordinary project undertaken under
the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Jetsun
Pema Wangchuck. Over the course of a year,
ten internationally recognized photographers
travelled across Bhutan, each during a different
season, to capture the country's landscapes,
traditions, and spirit through their unique lenses.
The book also features texts by Matthieu Ricard
and Pico Iyer, as well as exclusive photographs
taken by His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel
Wangchuck. Together, these contributions
offer an intimate and timeless portrait of a
kingdom where heritage, nature, and harmony
are deeply intertwined.
A journey into the heart of Bhutan. With
more than 300 richly illustrated pages, this
book offers a unique immersion into one
of the world's most preserved kingdoms.
Through the lens of twelve internationally
acclaimed photographers, including
Steve McCurry, Vincent Munier, Matthieu
Ricard, and Michael Yamashita (National
Geographic), Bhutan is revealed across the
seasons, between grand landscapes, living
traditions, and moments of everyday life.
This exceptional art book, printed with
remarkable care and presented in an elegant
clothbound cover, combines the power of
images with the richness of texts by Pico Iyer
and Matthieu Ricard. More than just a book,
it is a precious object to offer - an invitation
to travel and contemplation, to discover a
mythical land in the heart of the Himalayas.
** Disclaimer: This title is published with 12 different cover designs. For orders placed via online retailers, cover selection will be supplied at random. **
Bhutan: Portrait of a Kingdom is the result of
an extraordinary project undertaken under
the patronage of Her Majesty Queen Jetsun
Pema Wangchuck. Over the course of a year,
ten internationally recognized photographers
travelled across Bhutan, each during a different
season, to capture the country's landscapes,
traditions, and spirit through their unique lenses.
The book also features texts by Matthieu Ricard
and Pico Iyer, as well as exclusive photographs
taken by His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel
Wangchuck. Together, these contributions
offer an intimate and timeless portrait of a
kingdom where heritage, nature, and harmony
are deeply intertwined.
A journey into the heart of Bhutan. With
more than 300 richly illustrated pages, this
book offers a unique immersion into one
of the world's most preserved kingdoms.
Through the lens of twelve internationally
acclaimed photographers, including
Steve McCurry, Vincent Munier, Matthieu
Ricard, and Michael Yamashita (National
Geographic), Bhutan is revealed across the
seasons, between grand landscapes, living
traditions, and moments of everyday life.
This exceptional art book, printed with
remarkable care and presented in an elegant
clothbound cover, combines the power of
images with the richness of texts by Pico Iyer
and Matthieu Ricard. More than just a book,
it is a precious object to offer - an invitation
to travel and contemplation, to discover a
mythical land in the heart of the Himalayas.
** Disclaimer: This title is published with 12 different cover designs. For orders placed via online retailers, cover selection will be supplied at random. **
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
France
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 294 mm
Width: 232 mm
Thickness: 32 mm
Weight
1865 gr
ISBN-13
978-2-87868-298-4 (9782878682984)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Authors:
The texts were written by French essayist and photographer
Matthieu Ricard and British writer Pico Iyer.
Photographers:
Olivia Arthur - British photographer,
member of Magnum Photos
Chien-Chi Chang - Taiwanese
photographer, member of Magnum Photos
Karma T. Dorji - Bhutanese
wildlife photographer
Stephan Gladieu -
French portrait photographer
Vincent Munier - French wildlife
photographer and author
of The Snow Panther
Steve McCurry - American photographer,
best known for the iconic Afghan Girl
Matthieu Ricard - French Buddhist
monk and photographer who lived
in Bhutan for a decade
Raghu Rai - Indian photojournalist and
longtime member of Magnum Photos
Melisa Teo - Singaporean visual artist
Michael Yamashita - American
photographer for National Geographic
Gueorgui Pinkhassov - Russian
photographer, member of Magnum Photos
With the special contribution
of His Majesty the King Jigme
The texts were written by French essayist and photographer
Matthieu Ricard and British writer Pico Iyer.
Photographers:
Olivia Arthur - British photographer,
member of Magnum Photos
Chien-Chi Chang - Taiwanese
photographer, member of Magnum Photos
Karma T. Dorji - Bhutanese
wildlife photographer
Stephan Gladieu -
French portrait photographer
Vincent Munier - French wildlife
photographer and author
of The Snow Panther
Steve McCurry - American photographer,
best known for the iconic Afghan Girl
Matthieu Ricard - French Buddhist
monk and photographer who lived
in Bhutan for a decade
Raghu Rai - Indian photojournalist and
longtime member of Magnum Photos
Melisa Teo - Singaporean visual artist
Michael Yamashita - American
photographer for National Geographic
Gueorgui Pinkhassov - Russian
photographer, member of Magnum Photos
With the special contribution
of His Majesty the King Jigme
Photographs by