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Abbas - Gods I've Seen, Travels Among Hindus Magnum Photography Book

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From the lens of Magnum's Abbas - the mystical world of the Hindu revealed, from ancient rites to contemporary beliefs This latest in Abbas's transcendent series of books on major world religions, featuring ritualistic elements - wind, water, earth, and fire, magic, the spiritualism of animals - to explore the mysteries of the Hindu faith. Shot over two years in India, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Bali, Abbas's images examine the enigmatic beliefs of sub-sects such as Sikhs and Jains, alongside the everyday life of Hindus and extend beyond his characteristic black-and-white work to include a series of colour photographs - in his words: 'In India, color was a temptation I couldn't resist.' The result is this sumptuous volume, a must-have for collectors and armchair travellers around the globe. Born in Iran, living in France and a member of Magnum photo agency, Abbas Attar has devoted his life to documenting societies in conflict and recording the major world religions. In 1994, Phaidon published Allah O Akbar: A Journey Through Militant Islam, which attracted particular attention after 9/11. As featured in The Daily Telegraph, The Guardian, Newsweek and on the Huffington Post "[T]akes viewers into the mystical world of Hinduism with stunning effect."—Huffington Post "Exquisite." —Daily Telegraph.
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    Height: 11.38 in (28.91 cm)Width: 8.38 in (21.29 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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    2016
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    Seller: 97807148716081stDibs: LU187839858413

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