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China
Authentic photographs and reportage, taken over many years of Chinese travel. Goes beyond the official image and tourist lens to show daily Chinese life and the interplay of old and new. Text in English and German.
See China in a whole new light. For several years, Luxembourgish photographer and travel journalist Annette Morheng has documented everyday life in the Middle Kingdom, a country where tradition and progress constantly collide.
Gathered together in this vibrant new illustrated book, her pictures document Chinese people, villages, and hutongs; temples and skyscrapers; natural wonders and mega metropolises; the most remote provinces and diverse ethnic groups. With an eye for authentic details and interactions, Morheng captures the rapid change, local customs, and internationality that make up China today.
With immersive first-hand reports accompanying the images, this reportage looks beyond the traditional tourist gaze and leading media narratives to explore a China rich with nature, culture, and people!
SELLING POINTS:
- Look behind the walls of this mysterious nation.
- Authentic photographs and reportage, taken over many years of Chinese travel.
- Goes beyond the official image and tourist lens to show daily Chinese life and the interplay of old and new.
140 colour photographs
Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
China by Annette Morheng offers a fresh perspective on modern China, moving beyond typical tourist views to explore its vibrant culture and people. The book captures small, meaningful details and interactions, showcasing the country's traditions alongside its global influences and rapid changes. It is celebrated for its stunning visual storytelling, appealing to those interested in travel photography and Chinese culture.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9783961713059
Publisher: teNeues Publishing UK Ltd
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 23 August 2021
Country: Germany
Imprint: teNeues Media GmbH & Co. KG
Illustration: 140 Illustrations, color
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 244.0mm
Height: 314.0mm
Weight: 1254g
Pages: 176
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