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Joy of Kites

By Hans Silvester
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Joy of Kites explores the timeless allure of kites, capturing their beauty and cultural significance across the globe. Photographer Hans Silvester presents stunning images of kites shaped like fish, dragons, birds, and mythical creatures, documenting their role in bringing joy to people of all ages, from China to Bolivia, Italy to Sri Lanka.
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This book is ideal for enthusiasts of arts and culture, photographers, and anyone fascinated by traditional crafts and global cultural expressions. It appeals to readers who appreciate visual storytelling and the universal joy of kites.

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For thousands of years, kites have allowed human beings to possess the sky. Whether they resemble fish, dragons, birds, mythical animals or just bits of coloured paper, kites have given wings to the people that hold their strings. This book captures the flight of these great birds of the imagination.

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For thousands of years, kites have allowed human beings to possess the sky. Whether they resemble fish, dragons, birds, mythical animals, or just bits of coloured paper, kites have given wings to the people that hold their strings.

Over the course of his many voyages around the world, Hans Silvester has captured the flight of these great birds of the imagination. From China to Bolivia, from Italy to Sri Lanka, each of his photographs catches the beauty and grace of these objects, which belong both to the world of children and adults alike.

Explore the wonders of kite flying with Joy of Kites by Hans Silvester.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780500543610

Publisher: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 26 May 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Thames & Hudson Ltd

Illustration: 150 colour illustrations

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Weight: 300g

Pages: 172

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