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Before they pass away. De verhalen achter de foto’s. Hannelore Vandenbussche. Uitgeverij Brandt, Amsterdam, 2015

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  • Patrick Van Damme (Laboratorium voor tropische en subtropische landbouw en ethnobotanie, Universiteit Gent)

Abstract

Before they pass away is ‘ [A] historic volume [that ]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 eld camera captures every intricate detail and ne nuance for posterity. What's more, this splendid pageantry is set against a vivid backdrop of some of the world's most pristine landscapes’.  

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Van Damme, P., (2016) “Before they pass away. De verhalen achter de foto’s. Hannelore Vandenbussche. Uitgeverij Brandt, Amsterdam, 2015”, Afrika Focus 29(1). doi: https://doi.org/10.21825/af.v29i1.4828

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05 Feb 2016
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