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Humans

By Brandon Stanton
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Humans by Brandon Stanton is a poignant visual and narrative journey across more than forty countries. Building on the success of Humans of New York, Stanton transcends borders to share deeply human stories from London to Uganda, Iraq to Vietnam. Through hundreds of stunning photographs and in-depth interviews, the book offers a compelling reminder of our shared humanity in a divided world.
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This book will resonate with readers interested in global stories, human rights, arts and culture, and social documentaries. It's ideal for those who appreciate photography combined with insightful storytelling that fosters empathy and global awareness.

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The thrilling new book that brings people all around the world together by the creator of Humans of New York

The thrilling new book that brings people all around the world together by the creator of Humans of New York

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Brandon Stanton's Humans is a book that connects readers as global citizens at a time when erecting more borders is the order of the day. It shows us the entire world, one story at a time.

Humans—his most moving and compelling book to date—shows us the world. After five years of travelling the globe, the creator of Humans of New York brings people from all parts of the world into a conversation with readers. He ignores borders, chronicles lives, and shows us the faces of the world as he saw them. His travels took him from London, Paris, and Rome to Iraq, Dubai, Ukraine, Pakistan, Jordan, Uganda, Vietnam, Israel, and every other place in between. His interviews go deeper than before, illustrating the experience of a writer who has travelled widely and thought deeply about the state of our world.

Including hundreds of photos and stories of the people he met and talked with in over forty countries, Humans is classic Brandon Stanton—a fully colour illustrated book that includes many photos and stories never seen before. For the first time for a HONY title, Humans will contain several of the essays Brandon has posted online which have been read, loved, and enthusiastically shared by his followers.

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Praised for its profound interviews and signature stunning photography (Newsweek), Humans is celebrated as a timely and influential project. The Washington Post describes it as a moving reminder of what it means to be human during an era of increasing division.

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ISBN: 9781509851744

Publisher: Pan Macmillan

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 06 October 2020

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Macmillan

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 30.0mm

Width: 216.0mm

Height: 262.0mm

Weight: 1234g

Pages: 448

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About the Author

Brandon Stanton s the creator of the #1 New York Times bestselling books Humans of New York and Humans of New York: Stories. He has been named a Time Magazine "30 people under 30 changing the world," an ABC News Person of the Week, told stories from around the world in collaboration with the United Nations, and was invited to photograph President Obama in the Oval Office. His photography and storytelling blog, also called Humans of New York, is followed by over thirty million people on several social media platforms. He is a graduate of the University of Georgia and lives in New York City.

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