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Before They Pass Away (2013, Hardcover)
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14x12x2” The product is a sealed hardcover book titled "Before They Pass Away" by Jimmy Nelson. It is a first edition, collector's edition, limited edition, professional edition, and international edition published by teNeues in English, French, and German. The book belongs to the genre of photography, geography, folklore & mythology, history, and historical documentaries and photojournalism. The intended audience for this book is young adults and adults, and it is a part of a series focusing on Africa.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherteNeues Company
ISBN-103832797599
ISBN-139783832797591
eBay Product ID (ePID)166373605
Product Key Features
Book TitleBefore They Pass Away
Number of Pages408 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicSubjects & Themes / Portraits & Selfies, Photojournalism, Indigenous Studies, Anthropology / Cultural & Social, Photoessays & Documentaries
Publication Year2013
IllustratorYes
GenreSocial Science, Photography
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Length14.6 in
Item Width11.4 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2013-940504
Dewey Edition23
ReviewsThe ingenuity of tribal societies shines in "Before They Pass Away"...Nelson brings the expressive personalities further to life with a photographic style derived from Irving Penn and Malik Sidibe, making for a visually rich and fascinating read-and an ideal conversation-starter on any well-curated coffee table. Fabio Morelli, Elle Dcor.com, October 8, 2013, For sheer splendor, the catwalks of New York, Milan and Paris combined can barely touch the eagle hunters of Mongolia. Riding squat ponies through the mountains, these Turkic peoples wear high-domed and winged fur hats, embroidered felt boots and leggings, cloaks of reindeer hide, studded metal belts, fearsome hooded eagles perched on their arms. The fierce elegance of their clothing fully matches that of the stark landscape they inhabit; it also, and not incidentally, testifies to the irrepressible human will to beautify. That conclusion inevitably results from viewing "Before They Pass Away," the British photographer Jimmy Nelson's tombstone-size new volume (teNeues, $150) documenting vanishing tribal cultures around the world. The book results from a project taking years and is less ethnology or anthropology than a document of his romance with otherness. In his strenuous travels with an archaic studio camera, Mr. Nelson visited 35 of the world's least known and most imperiled tribal peoples -- from the Huli and Kalam tribes of New Guinea, to the Tsaatan of Mongolia and the Mursi people inhabiting the highlands of the Omo River valley in remote southern Ethiopia. Guy Trebay, New York Times.com Fashion and Style Section, October 18, 2013, Jimmy Nelson has spent the past three years traveling to some of the most remote places on Earth capturing the lives of indigenous people, from the frigid moutains of Mongolia to the endless sandy deserts of Namibia. Drama and emotion are crucial to Nelson's photography because he's on a search for beauty. Lorraine Boissoneault, weather.com, October 1, 2013
Photographed byNelson, Jimmy
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Dewey Decimal779.2
SynopsisThis tribute to vibrant tribal cultures around the world is a must-have for any lover of documentary photography. Will resonate with readers on aesthetic, intellectual, and emotional levels--and be a keepsake for future generations. This historic volume showcases tribal cultures around the world. With globalization, these societies are to be prized for their distinctive lifestyles, art and traditions. They live in close harmony with nature, now a rarity in our modern era. Jimmy Nelson not only presents us with stunning images of customs and artifacts, but also offers insightful portraits of people who are the guardians of a culture that they--and we--hope will be passed on to future generations in all its glory. Nelson's large-plate field camera captures every intricate detail and fine nuance for posterity. What's more, this splendid pageantry is set against a vivid backdrop of some of the world's most pristine landscapes. ILLUSTRATIONS: 500 colour photographs, The purity of humanity exists. It is there in the mountains, the ice fields, the jungle, along the rivers and in the valleys. Photographer Jimmy Nelson found the last tribesmen of the world's most threatened communities and photographed them. Whether in Papua New Guinea or in Kazakhstan, in Ethiopia or in Siberia, these tribes are the last resorts of natural authenticity. This book forces us to watch, to understand, and to remember.
LC Classification NumberTR681.I58
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- Oct 24, 2015
Breathtaking
This book is huge. And not just page count, the pages themselves are enormous. It makes looking at the images even better since you can see every tiny detail. This book and the peoples it is about are just gorgeous, and I really hope there's a way that they can continue to exist despite all the horror we wreak on this planet.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Feb 18, 2025
a large book full of beautiful photography
I am overjoyed with this purchase. It has become my most valuable collectors piece. I even had to find an antique book stand just to give it the proper display. This will be the centerpiece of my collection long after I am gone.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 07, 2020
Big size, heavy and interesting.
Great quality of print, interesting photos. But book cover has some damage. See photos.
Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Dec 12, 2023
Great buy!
Product was in great used condition! It’s a very compelling and interesting book!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 23, 2017
A must have!
Get this book if you like photography!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- Nov 07, 2018
Aesthetically rich
Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Dec 23, 2021
Beautiful book
Beautiful bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
