Each bookstore will act as a concierge, recommending "the book you should read now" to FASHION HEADLINE readers. Every Tuesday, we will introduce books recommended by Visual Foreign Bookstore Shimada Foreign Books, located in Minami-Aoyama, Tokyo (5-5-25 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo, T-PLACE, 1st floor A103).
■ "BEFORE THEY PASS AWAY" by Jimmy Nelson
This is a valuable title, a collection of photographs by British photographer Jimmy Nelson of ethnic minorities around the world who continue to preserve their ancient cultures and customs in this age of accelerating globalization. From the Kazakh people who roam the mountainous regions of Mongolia to the farming tribes of Papua New Guinea who wear masks and decorative clothing, the indigenous Maori of New Zealand, the Himba people of Namibia who adorn their bodies with earth, the Samburu people of Kenya, and the Masai people of Tanzania, famous for their jumping power, this book introduces the true lives of 20 ethnic groups living in harmony with nature through beautiful portraits. It also includes commentary on each ethnic group's origins, traditional culture, beliefs, lifestyles, and food. This refreshing book offers a glimpse into the true way of life of human beings, free from the stereotypes and everyday life of today's fashion. This book won the Gold Award at the German Photo Book Award 2014.
【Book Information】
"BEFORE THEY PASS AWAY"
Author: JIMMY NELSON
Publisher: teNeues
Language: English, French, and German
Hardcover / 424 pages / 380 x 300 x 55 mm
Published: 2013
Price: 21,760 yen
