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The Social Life of Teak
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In this illustrated anthology of oral histories, people connected personally or professionally to teak speak of survival, change and learning, creativity and destruction, growth and demise. Woven together, these experiences bring to light the way teak has been sought, crafted, cultivated, traded, and valued over time....
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A fascinating, original and beautiful book examining the many aspects of teak, using oral histories to examine the history of one of the world's most valuable commodities, prized for its durability and beauty over millennia.
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In this illustrated anthology of oral histories, people connected personally or professionally to teak speak of survival, change and learning, creativity and destruction, growth and demise. Woven together, these experiences bring to light the way teak has been sought, crafted, cultivated, traded, and valued over time. With photographs throughout by renowned photographer Tim Webster.
The Social Life of Teak examines the history of one of the world's most valuable commodities, prized for its durability and beauty over millennia. Virginia's insightful texts are accompanied by Tim's unique photographic vision.
Authors: Tim Webster is a documentary photographer and writer, who focuses on culture, environment, and heritage issues. Previous publications include Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market Book (Thames & Hudson, 2017) and Yangon Echoes: Inside Heritage Homes with co-author Virginia Henderson (River Books, 2015).
Virginia Henderson is an independent scholar, facilitator, and producer. She has a doctorate in heritage management and an MA in Thai Studies and is a trained oral historian. Her research interests include cultural expression, the power of storytelling, and the production of art and social space.
Selling Points:
- A fascinating, original, and beautiful book examining the many aspects of teak, using oral histories to reveal the history of one of the world's most valuable commodities.
- All new photographs by renowned photographer Tim Webster.
- 200 colour illustrations.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9786164510821
Publisher: River Books
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 23 April 2024
Country: Thailand
Imprint: River Books
Illustration: 200 Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 250.0mm
Height: 230.0mm
Weight: 1272g
Pages: 220
About the Author
New Zealander Virginia Henderson has been based in Southeast Asia since 1990 and is an oral historian with a doctorate in heritage management. Tim Webster is a documentary photographer specialising in theatre, dance and architectural heritage photography.
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