Asia by Olivier Follmi Large Hardcover Book 2008

About the Item

ASIA by Olivier Follmi Large Hardcover Book. Very large format, heavy coffee table book, beautiful. Inspired by the beauty of distant countries, Asia celebrates the depth and grandeur of the Far East. The fourth volume in Abrams' album-size collection of Olivier Föllmi's photographs, this book presents the most exceptional images the artist took during his travels in Burma, Japan, China, and Vietnam, and many points between. The large format allows the photographs, their colors, and the places and people they capture to come alive in the reader's hands. The photographs are accompanied by captions written by acclaimed journalist Virginie de Borchgrave that give detailed information about each image. The book also includes an essay by Föllmi, who describes his experience traveling in these regions. Asia is a celebration and invocation of the continent which has inspired many to dream. Olivier Föllmi Harry N. Abrams, Nov 1, 2008 - Photography - 352 pages Title ASIA Author OLIVIER FOLLMI Format/Binding Hardcover Book Condition Good Jacket Condition Fair, see last picture. About the Author OLIVIER FOLLMI. Born in 1958 of Latin and Germanic descent, Olivier Föllmi spent twenty years photographing the Himalayas and since 2003 he has traveled the planet to capture its richness, beauty, and diversity. He collaborated with his wife, Danielle, on the Abrams project Offerings for Humanity.

Dimensions:

Height: 14.75 in (37.47 cm)Width: 11.5 in (29.21 cm)Depth: 1.25 in (3.18 cm)

Style:

Expressionist (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Paper

Place of Origin:

Asia

Period:

21st Century

Date of Manufacture:

2008