{"title":"John Ramsden","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Ramsden\u003c\/strong\u003e offers readers richly detailed explorations within the realm of \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e, combining historical insight with a keen understanding of societal change. His work often delves into significant cultural moments and their lasting impact, revealing the nuances behind art and its context.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTitles such as \u003cem\u003eHanoi after the War\u003c\/em\u003e showcase Ramsden’s ability to frame history through a cultural lens, inviting readers to consider the interplay between art, history, and identity. His writing appeals to those interested in thoughtful, well-researched narratives that illuminate the complexities of cultural transformation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hanoi-after-the-war-by-john-ramsden-9788857237169","title":"Hanoi after the War","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHanoi after the War\u003c\/i\u003e shows everyday life in the North of Vietnam just after the war.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlack and white photographs by John Ramsden reveal a world of hardship, poverty and endurance, but also an ancient culture still very much alive, with scenes of wistful beauty amidst the austerity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWell-known Vietnamese writers describe living through the period, in essays full of vivid memories and telling detail. Each photograph has a caption by Duong Trung Quoc, an eminent historian who takes us deeper into what we are seeing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTaken together, side by side, the pictures, the Vietnamese stories and the captions...produce a moving experience. Few pictures books pull this off. And it's all in black and white.\u003c\/i\u003e - Christopher Goscha (Penguin History of Vietnam) in the Mekong Review\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47424218890476,"sku":"9788857237169","price":72.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9788857237169.jpg?v=1774768828"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/john-ramsden.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}