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*From Figaro Magazine Lifetime Achievement Visa d'or Award recipient Pascal Maitre*Fantastic and captivating images, full of magic and fascination for this exciting continent*Presents the highlights of 30 years' photographic work by one of the most extraordinary photographers of our times*In 147 double-spread images Amazing Africa captures the glory of its landscape, a love for its people and takes an unflinching look at its problems For 30 years and with deep journalistic passion, French photographer Pascal Maitre has put Africa, this most exciting continent, on his agenda. His watchful and incorruptible eye has found fascinating, captivating images in places where political and social upheaval have shaken the world. The pictures were published in prestigious magazines such as GEO, Paris Match, L'Express, Stern and National Geographic. Maitre's subtle use of angle, light, contrast and color documents Africa touchingly, full of magic and fascination, with a deep respect for the African people. Text in English, German & French.Contents: Landscape; Tradition; Religion; Environment; Economy; Displacement; War and Victims; Women; Urbanization and Dwellings; Children; Night Over Africa. |