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ASIN: 093511257X |
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An astonishing magnum opus by one of today's great women photographers documenting the subtle beauty and dramatically changing face of China.
For the past fifteen years Lois Conner has traveled alone throughout China equipped with a huge banquet camera. She photographs the landscapes and the people, documenting the ancient and unchanging geological terrain as well as the social and cultural upheaval of contemporary China. Her camera, which weighs forty pounds, produces a negative that is seven inches high and seventeen inches wide, enabling her to make breathtaking panoramas.
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Clear View of China.......2005-02-03
Conner's photographs provide glimpses into China that most images or photographers seem to hurry or miss. The clarity of image, the use of B&W, the huge format camera provide the format of a Chinese painting and somehow, the accumulated images give me an impression of China that is vast, exotic, laden with dust and reality, life and vitality. There is a solemn appreciation for the grand nature of this land.
I have had this book for a couple years now and every month or so I review the pages in this book and find new meaning. Maybe the juxtaposition with other images or my own perceptions changes as well with time? But what I find remarkable is the clarity of thought behind the images. This book provides me with continued enjoyment and I am sure most who are interested in understanding China will enjoy this book as well.
A Feast for the Eyes, Mind, and Soul.......2001-08-16
Imagine if Ansel Adams had been interested in the interaction of nature and people in landscapes rather than the wilderness. Then, imagine that he had traveled widely in China from 1984 to 1999 to capture the country's image, history, and culture. Add a banquet camera and platinum printing using the tritone process. This will begin to give you an idea of what this book contains. I was entranced by these images of what I have not yet seen . . . but now better understand.
Ms. Conner brings several perspectives to her photographs that I found rewarding. First, the horizontal rectangles of the banquet camera remind me of a finely detailed scroll. Immediately, the images bring new understanding to much traditional Chinese art as well as to the impact that landscape has had on Chinese culture. Second, the interaction of people and nature create interesting thoughts for the viewer. Why is human orderliness so much less attractive than the less regular pulses of nature? Third, the people feel like they are in the room with you, providing the basis for potentially having a conversation. What do they think of photography? What do they think of those who will see the photographs? What message would they like to send? What messages have they sent? Fourth, history comes to life with the places. You see the desert boundaries of a dynasty. You see the political stage upon which a government exults in itself. The echoes of foreign domination linger on in other images. So, although these images do not have texts accompanying each one, they carry eloquent messages to both the casual and the careful observer. A helpful foreword by Jonathan Spence, thoughtful essay by Geremie R. Barme, and self-reflective notes by Ms. Conner add to the viewer's understanding of the intriguing, and often breathtaking, scenes.
As in the best photography books, this one uses facing pages well to create contrasts, dialogue, and new thoughts. The quality of the paper and the printing of the images are superb.
Usually, I am moved to pick out a few images for special mention as being the most outstanding. I did not have that reaction to this volume. I felt that almost every image was outstanding. Collectively, they tell a vastly more interesting story than they do individually. In total, there is an impression of China as it has been, is now, and is becoming that are vastly more indelible than the last ten books you could have read about China.
After you finish enjoying this wonderful volume several times, think about where else photographs could add depth of understanding that other ways of characterizing something could not. How can you use photographs to help others understand important lessons in those situations?
Press in all directions to expose new dimensions of reality!
Great photo reproduction but disappointing subject focus........2001-06-16
A black and white photography on China that lacks photos of people.
Up-front, I want to acknowledge that China is immense and probably impossible to capture in one book. I applaud Conners courage to travel by foot, bicycle, bus and train across the provincial provinces of China. Some of her photos lift off the page and wrap the stunning landscape of China around you. Callaway, the Publisher, is known for their superb quality in illustrated books and the reproductions here are excellent.
I acquired this book before I left for China and wanted to review it when I returned. I have been back about a month. What impressed me about China was the masses of people, all 1.3 billion of them. China seemed to be a compendium of human molecules always in motion. Take that, and then blend the contrast between the new modernity of the metropolitan areas and the stark inequality of the poverty of the peasants (over 80% of the population are still farmers), and you have quite a photographic opportunity.
None of this is captured in Lois Conner's book. Of the Tritone photographs over 80% lack people. Conner's photography was shot over a period of 15 years (1984 -1999). In those years over 215,000,000 people were added to the country's population. China, among other things, is about people. The soul of China is found in its people. Smiling faces, running children, friendly shopkeepers, generous strangers and polite professionals were the mental photos I remember of China.
Her photographs capture the space, shapes, shadows and unique landscapes found in this complex country and they do so, well. Perhaps Vicki Goldberg, of the New York Times, said it best, "The results are lovely and can be challenging, though some are just pretty pictures." I want more China. Recommended for the quality and reproduction of the photographs, but not for the subject focus.
It takes you to China as you turn the pages!.......2000-08-02
Wonderful! Having recently travelled to China and seen the still hidden and truelly communist parts of the country I thought that the book did great justice to the country and the people. I felt as if I were back in China as I read further and further into the book! I would recommend reading this book to accent a trip to China. Knowing the history and having a feel for the country before travelling is imperative for a successful journey. ENJOY!
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Many years ago, Albert Einstein taught us that you can't solve a problem using the same kind of thinking that caused the problem in the first place. This book combines several approaches being used to describe today's global challenges into a broad but practical perspective on the future. It concludes that we must develop entirely new ways of thinking very soon if we want to pass on a high quality life to future generations.
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In a day where we are flooded with sustainability books focused on technology, John Adams' book - Thinking Today As If Tomorrow Mattered: The Rise of a Sustainable Consciousness - charts a clear path from our unconscious destructive autopilot thinking to the new sustainable consciousness that can free us and save our world. Read this book!
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Unemployment is the most pressing issue of economic policy in present-day Europe. Why are unemployment levels so high? Why are they higher compared to the past and to countries outside Europe, notably the U.S.? What is the nature of this unemployment crisis? And, how can unemployment be reduced? These and related questions are addressed in this book by a number of experts on the subject of unemployment. The book is divided into three parts. Part I presents the history of unemployment, Part II deals with the nature and causes of the present unemployment crisis in Europe and Part III with policy measures to reduce unemployment. The volume contains contributions by S. Brittan, M.C. Burda, R.N. Cooper, B. Eichengreen, R.B. Freeman, P. Minford, K.-H. Paqué, H. Sneessens, R. Vaubel and C. Wyplosz.
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Long considered to be the standard reference work in this area, this three-volume set describes more than 8,000 courses offered between January 1990 and the present by various service branches and the Department of Defense. Also included are step-by-step instructions for locating and using the course entries, and a special questions-and-answers section that addresses specific procedures for awarding credit. Updated every two years.
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Long considered to be the standard reference work in this area, this three-volume set describes more than 8,000 courses offered between January 1990 and the present by various service branches and the Department of Defense.
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Long considered to be the standard reference work in this area, this three-volume set describes more than 8,000 courses offered between January 1990 and the present by various service branches and the Department of Defense.
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Long considered to be the standard reference work in this area, this three-volume set describes more than 8,000 courses offered between January 1990 and the present by various service branches and the Department of Defense.
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When Robert Quinn's son Garrett went away to college, he was frustrated and wondered how he could shake off his feelings of depression and anxiety. It was a transition that was difficult for both father and son. Bob finally realized that Garrett didn't need to be fixed; he needed his father's love and support. Bob invited Garrett to exchange letters, and together they embarked on an extraordinary journey. Their letters explore myriad topics— how to find purpose, live with increased meaning and power, and how we can clarify our core values. But the most important lesson learned is that human progress begins when individuals choose to transform themselves.
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How to be your best in business and life!.......2002-06-15
I really enjoyed this book! Written in the form of letters of advice to his son, a struggling college freshman, the 9 lessons that Quinn outlines in this book apply to anyone going through a transition at any age in any situation. Choose to make a difference, look internally, connect with others...Anyone who is struggling with transition at any age--in business or in life--will appreciate the lessons outlined in the book.
Inspiring!.......2002-05-22
I found Letters to Garrett to be a truly wonderful book and recommend it highly. When I started, I thought I wouldn't be able to identify with Garrett that much. I'm older than he is and know pretty much where I'm going in life. I was surprised then about how often I saw myself in Garrett. It pointed out that we face transitions much more often in our lives than we might think. It's not just the adolescence into adulthood, becoming a parent, changing jobs, mid-life crisis etc. Recognizing transitions when we're faced with them (rather than in retrospect) helps us navigate times of change and make better decisions.
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