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A page-turner in the most exquisite sense, this book of over 160 portraits expresses the emotive beauty and grace of the human face. Documentary photographer Alison Wright traveled to every continent to capture the diversity of the human tribe, from toddlers to those who've lived a lifetime, and from South America to Africa, Asia, and points in between. Some of the people photographed are privileged, some live ordinary lives, and others live close to the land and in communities that may not last another generation. Collectively, these surprising studies of the human face remind us of our common bond and the inherent dignity in being ourselves.
176 pages, Hardcover
First published September 28, 2017
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Alison Wright
40 books18 followersAlison Wright, a New York based documentary photographer, has spent a career capturing the universal human spirit through her photographs and writing. For many of her projects Alison travels to the remotest regions of the globe photographing endangered cultures and people while documenting issues concerning the human condition.
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August 18, 2017
The current Dalai Lama said, "My message is the practice of compassion, love, and kindness. Compassion can be put into practice if one recognizes the fact that every human being is a member of humanity and the human family regardless of differences in religion, culture, color, and creed. Deep down there is no difference."This is also the message of this stunning photograph collection. Human Tribe shows the diversity in this one tribe we call humanity. In a world where cultures, colors, beliefs, and religions clash, let's not forget that we are all humans who share the same basic needs and live together on the same planet earth. This book is beautiful in its art and in its purpose. Check it out. ♥
Thank you to the following for permitting me access to an advance reader's copy (ARC) of Human Tribe. This generosity did not impact my honesty when rating/reviewing.
Source: NetGalley
Author: Alison Wright
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
Pub Date: 28 Sep 2017
Genre: Arts & Photography , Travel
Link to the book's page: http://www.schifferbooks.com/human-tr...
August 21, 2017
Beautiful! Just beautiful! I can definitely see this photography book featuring people from all over the world making its way to my coffee table. I want to look through it over and over, and show specific photos to specific people:
"Look at those amazing eyes! They seem to look straight into your soul."
"Check out the incredible composition of this shot."
"Oh, that lighting..." *satisfied sigh*
"How cool is that?!"
"That depth of field of that one is perfect."
I saw stories in the eyes of these people - humility, laughter, hardship, hope, pain, joy. Some even appear to have a slightly amused look on their face as if surprised that the photographer chose them as subjects.
Now, more than ever, we need to be reminded that as people we are more alike than not. We may look different and have varying world views and experiences, but the human experience ultimately remains the same. We've all had struggles, fears, sadness and pain, we've all (I hope) experienced happiness, love and the comfort and joy of friendship. We all have dreams, goals and ambitions for our life. Although maybe not everyone has quite as many soapboxes as I do...
The only things I would personally liked to have seen added to this gorgeous book are the first name of each subject and perhaps a sentence or two about who they are.
Human Tribe would make a lovely gift and would be a great talking piece as a coffee table book. Aspiring photographers could use this book to learn about what makes a captivating portrait, experienced photographers can appreciate the technical expertise of Alison Wright and anyone who loves photos will enjoy poring over this book.
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley (thank you so much to NetGalley and Schiffer Publishing Ltd. for the opportunity) in exchange for honest feedback.
"Look at those amazing eyes! They seem to look straight into your soul."
"Check out the incredible composition of this shot."
"Oh, that lighting..." *satisfied sigh*
"How cool is that?!"
"That depth of field of that one is perfect."
I saw stories in the eyes of these people - humility, laughter, hardship, hope, pain, joy. Some even appear to have a slightly amused look on their face as if surprised that the photographer chose them as subjects.
Now, more than ever, we need to be reminded that as people we are more alike than not. We may look different and have varying world views and experiences, but the human experience ultimately remains the same. We've all had struggles, fears, sadness and pain, we've all (I hope) experienced happiness, love and the comfort and joy of friendship. We all have dreams, goals and ambitions for our life. Although maybe not everyone has quite as many soapboxes as I do...
The only things I would personally liked to have seen added to this gorgeous book are the first name of each subject and perhaps a sentence or two about who they are.
Human Tribe would make a lovely gift and would be a great talking piece as a coffee table book. Aspiring photographers could use this book to learn about what makes a captivating portrait, experienced photographers can appreciate the technical expertise of Alison Wright and anyone who loves photos will enjoy poring over this book.
I received an ARC of this book from NetGalley (thank you so much to NetGalley and Schiffer Publishing Ltd. for the opportunity) in exchange for honest feedback.
April 6, 2018
I really love the idea behind this book. It's a collection of portraits of people from all over the world, from Afghanistan to Tibet. You can really feel Alison Wright's love and passion for both photography and humanity.
The reason why I'm not rating it any higher is that I can't say I loved all of the photos included in "Human Tribe". There were some really stunning and powerful ones but also plenty of mediocre photos and a few that didn't really fit and seemed a bit lq. It's a shame because the book as a whole could have been better if the photos were chosen more carefully or if it simply had less pages.
But still, many of Wright's photos are wonderful and for those "Human Tribe" is definitely worth going through (I want to say "reading" but that'd be weird ;)) at least once or twice.
The reason why I'm not rating it any higher is that I can't say I loved all of the photos included in "Human Tribe". There were some really stunning and powerful ones but also plenty of mediocre photos and a few that didn't really fit and seemed a bit lq. It's a shame because the book as a whole could have been better if the photos were chosen more carefully or if it simply had less pages.
But still, many of Wright's photos are wonderful and for those "Human Tribe" is definitely worth going through (I want to say "reading" but that'd be weird ;)) at least once or twice.
September 8, 2017
Title: HUMAN TRIBE
Rating: 5 OUT OF 5 STARS 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
"Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else."
- Margaret Mead
According to author and photographer Alison Wright, "The emotive beauty and grace of the human face, in all its diversity, will never cease to inspire ... This book is a celebration of the universal human spirit within us all."
Containing #photographs taken in many countries around the #world, this book is a #stunning work of #art that is being published at the perfect time.
With political upheaval and divisiveness at an all-time high, the photographs in this book serve as a reminder that people are just that - people. We need to embrace the #diversity that makes our world so #amazing.
Alison Wright has taken these #photographs over the span of many years and many #countries
Photographs of #Monks in #Cambodia, poor children in #Nepal, elderly farmers in #Cuba, painted #women in #Japan, #Norwegian #dogsledders, #Burmese migrants in #Thailand, #Indigenous peoples in #Alaska and many more people, from many more countries, all have one thing in common - their #faces, and #eyes may be different colors, but one thing is always the same; those faces, and especially their eyes #showcase their #humanity
This #gorgeous book will take pride of place on anyone's #coffeetable and is #guaranteed to get people #talking. Any book that is able to remind us, at a glance, that regardless of race, we are really all the same, is a #book worth owning.
HUMAN TRIBE would also make an #incredible #birthday or #Christmas #gift. I rate this #photography book as 5 out of 5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 and I highly #recommend buying at least one copy for yourself and a few extra copies as gifts.
** Thank you to #Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book. **
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Rating: 5 OUT OF 5 STARS 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
"Always remember that you are absolutely unique. Just like everyone else."
- Margaret Mead
According to author and photographer Alison Wright, "The emotive beauty and grace of the human face, in all its diversity, will never cease to inspire ... This book is a celebration of the universal human spirit within us all."
Containing #photographs taken in many countries around the #world, this book is a #stunning work of #art that is being published at the perfect time.
With political upheaval and divisiveness at an all-time high, the photographs in this book serve as a reminder that people are just that - people. We need to embrace the #diversity that makes our world so #amazing.
Alison Wright has taken these #photographs over the span of many years and many #countries
Photographs of #Monks in #Cambodia, poor children in #Nepal, elderly farmers in #Cuba, painted #women in #Japan, #Norwegian #dogsledders, #Burmese migrants in #Thailand, #Indigenous peoples in #Alaska and many more people, from many more countries, all have one thing in common - their #faces, and #eyes may be different colors, but one thing is always the same; those faces, and especially their eyes #showcase their #humanity
This #gorgeous book will take pride of place on anyone's #coffeetable and is #guaranteed to get people #talking. Any book that is able to remind us, at a glance, that regardless of race, we are really all the same, is a #book worth owning.
HUMAN TRIBE would also make an #incredible #birthday or #Christmas #gift. I rate this #photography book as 5 out of 5 Stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 and I highly #recommend buying at least one copy for yourself and a few extra copies as gifts.
** Thank you to #Netgalley for providing me with a free copy of this book. **
To read my full review and see more photos from the book, go to
http://bit.ly/Humantribe
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March 17, 2018
Gorgeous photography. Colours are stunning. There was no story being told within the art, but it was captivating nonetheless. I would love to see the photos that didn't make it to the book. I bet they are just as stunning.
August 28, 2017
What a treat. What an amazing treat.
I didn't think I'd love this as much as I did. Every page was just a joy to look at and discover the world through the eyes of interesting faces.
I loved the portrait of two Cambodian monks with the bright orange clothes contrasting against an almost grey background. I loved the wide dark eyes of the Nepalese children on the next page. I loved the almost surreal-looking shot from St. Lucia with pearly waters. I loved the collection of inventive eye glasses, the Afghan boy hiding behind his mother's burka, the Indian toddlers, the midnight dancers in Argentina, the bright eyes of the child in Rwanda, the traditional attire of the Navajo boy, the proud pose of the boy in New Guinea.
I giggled with the little Tibetan boy snuggled tightly against his father. I was struck by the photo from Afghanistan with leg prostheses everywhere.
I marveled at the old fisherman on the Chinese river, the Ethopian lip plate, the Mongolian falconer, the amazing eyes of the Indian women, sparkling in different colours.
There is just so much to love in this book. The contrast of faces, clothes and surroundings of each shot, the sheer beauty of life, no matter where and how it is lived. In most of the photographs there is a distinct focus on the eyes, immensely captivating eyes which happily dragged me into their world for the duration of the book and beyond.
There are only two pages of text in this book, but the photographs do extremely well on their own. I shall revisit them often.
Disclaimer: I received an advance copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
I didn't think I'd love this as much as I did. Every page was just a joy to look at and discover the world through the eyes of interesting faces.
I loved the portrait of two Cambodian monks with the bright orange clothes contrasting against an almost grey background. I loved the wide dark eyes of the Nepalese children on the next page. I loved the almost surreal-looking shot from St. Lucia with pearly waters. I loved the collection of inventive eye glasses, the Afghan boy hiding behind his mother's burka, the Indian toddlers, the midnight dancers in Argentina, the bright eyes of the child in Rwanda, the traditional attire of the Navajo boy, the proud pose of the boy in New Guinea.
I giggled with the little Tibetan boy snuggled tightly against his father. I was struck by the photo from Afghanistan with leg prostheses everywhere.
I marveled at the old fisherman on the Chinese river, the Ethopian lip plate, the Mongolian falconer, the amazing eyes of the Indian women, sparkling in different colours.
There is just so much to love in this book. The contrast of faces, clothes and surroundings of each shot, the sheer beauty of life, no matter where and how it is lived. In most of the photographs there is a distinct focus on the eyes, immensely captivating eyes which happily dragged me into their world for the duration of the book and beyond.
There are only two pages of text in this book, but the photographs do extremely well on their own. I shall revisit them often.
Disclaimer: I received an advance copy from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
September 21, 2017
Stunning.
We are drawn to look at human faces from birth on. In the brief introduction, Allison Wright, a documentary photographer, writes, “Their eyes seem to radiate a dignity, a claim for a right to be seen, no matter what their circumstances. These eyes are what initially draws us in and connects us together.”
Wright thanks the, “voyagers, pilgrims, refuges, spiritual seekers, tribes, nomads, lay people, and wandering souls” she encountered on her journeys. The world is changing rapidly. Smiling, proud, uncertain, playful, shy, traditional, daring, she captured slices of time between 1990 – 2016.
Most photographs focus on a single person. In one, from Afghanistan, a young boy sits in a red wheelchair. I notice two men with prosthesis walking behind him in opposite directions. I’m drawn in closer. The boy has one bandaged leg, and one missing leg. I’m brokenhearted, as is the boy. Ten pages later, an Afghanistan girl smiles at her school desk, open book and open face reflecting hope for a bright future.
Wright photo-documents indigenous people from all continents except Antarctica. I love the contrasts in the book. A traditionally dressed toddler sits on a beautiful Afghani rug with the brightest of yellow sneakers. Sometimes the background is rich, green, light; another time a scarf-covered child pauses on a rubble strewn street. A blue burka clad woman stands in front of a sign that says LOVE in rainbow colored letters, a painted woman with make-up and flowing hair looking over her shoulder. A Buddhist monk gently touches a soldier’s rifle holding hand. The soldier smiles the tiniest bit. How did you catch this, Ms. Wright?
I want to ask Why? and Are you OK? Where did you get those brilliant blue eyes dark colored Caribbean man? Who raped your ancestor? How did your eyes get to be so green, Afghani teenager? Do you know how beautiful you are? I wanted names and more information about the people in the photos. I want to meet them and hear their stories. Yet, Human Tribe is perfect as is: a touching photograph with a place and a year. The captivating photos tell their stories in non-verbal ways and make you wonder and pause.
We are drawn to look at human faces from birth on. In the brief introduction, Allison Wright, a documentary photographer, writes, “Their eyes seem to radiate a dignity, a claim for a right to be seen, no matter what their circumstances. These eyes are what initially draws us in and connects us together.”
Wright thanks the, “voyagers, pilgrims, refuges, spiritual seekers, tribes, nomads, lay people, and wandering souls” she encountered on her journeys. The world is changing rapidly. Smiling, proud, uncertain, playful, shy, traditional, daring, she captured slices of time between 1990 – 2016.
Most photographs focus on a single person. In one, from Afghanistan, a young boy sits in a red wheelchair. I notice two men with prosthesis walking behind him in opposite directions. I’m drawn in closer. The boy has one bandaged leg, and one missing leg. I’m brokenhearted, as is the boy. Ten pages later, an Afghanistan girl smiles at her school desk, open book and open face reflecting hope for a bright future.
Wright photo-documents indigenous people from all continents except Antarctica. I love the contrasts in the book. A traditionally dressed toddler sits on a beautiful Afghani rug with the brightest of yellow sneakers. Sometimes the background is rich, green, light; another time a scarf-covered child pauses on a rubble strewn street. A blue burka clad woman stands in front of a sign that says LOVE in rainbow colored letters, a painted woman with make-up and flowing hair looking over her shoulder. A Buddhist monk gently touches a soldier’s rifle holding hand. The soldier smiles the tiniest bit. How did you catch this, Ms. Wright?
I want to ask Why? and Are you OK? Where did you get those brilliant blue eyes dark colored Caribbean man? Who raped your ancestor? How did your eyes get to be so green, Afghani teenager? Do you know how beautiful you are? I wanted names and more information about the people in the photos. I want to meet them and hear their stories. Yet, Human Tribe is perfect as is: a touching photograph with a place and a year. The captivating photos tell their stories in non-verbal ways and make you wonder and pause.
September 3, 2017
This is an amazing group of photographs taken by Alison Wright a documentary photographer who has always loved the beauty, grace, and diversity in the faces of the people she has seen in her travels. In this book she wanted to capture through those faces from many different countries, that feeling, that we all basically have the same universal desires and concerns.
She seems to me to capture a look into their souls, capturing joy, pride, shyness what ever it may be it come through loud and clear.
The lighting, colors and placement of the subjects, not to mention their eyes which look right at us, is a thing of beauty, creating an image where the people, and their feelings pop right out at us.
This is a book that you will want to look at over and over again, and one that makes me want to pack my bags and visit these countries and their amazing people.
I have already and cannot wait to read her memoir: Learning to Breathe: One Woman's Journey of Spirit and Survival.
I would like to thank NetGalley and Schiffer Publishing for the ARC of this book.
She seems to me to capture a look into their souls, capturing joy, pride, shyness what ever it may be it come through loud and clear.
The lighting, colors and placement of the subjects, not to mention their eyes which look right at us, is a thing of beauty, creating an image where the people, and their feelings pop right out at us.
This is a book that you will want to look at over and over again, and one that makes me want to pack my bags and visit these countries and their amazing people.
I have already and cannot wait to read her memoir: Learning to Breathe: One Woman's Journey of Spirit and Survival.
I would like to thank NetGalley and Schiffer Publishing for the ARC of this book.
October 12, 2017
I received this book on NetGalley for an honest review.
"Breathtaking" is the first word that come to mind as I slowly stroll through through this book. Who knew one could evoke so much emotion with just mere pictures? Even know as I reflect on the numerous subjects, in addition to their colorful outfits or adornments such as man made jewelry or natural jewelry (i.e. shells), there is one thing that I am still stuck on: their eyes. Even with different colors, each one of their eyes held the same core: their soul. In some I felt happiness, in others I felt their sadness and sorrow, and in a few I felt their antsy anticipation to get the picture over so this stranger could leave them alone. But in every single one, their soul burned through the page attempting to connect with its global tribe. The quotation at the end of the book is truly prefect: "... if one recognizes the fact that every human being is a member of humanity and the human family regardless of differences in religion, culture, color and creed. Deep down there is no difference." (His Holiness the Dalai Lama)
"Breathtaking" is the first word that come to mind as I slowly stroll through through this book. Who knew one could evoke so much emotion with just mere pictures? Even know as I reflect on the numerous subjects, in addition to their colorful outfits or adornments such as man made jewelry or natural jewelry (i.e. shells), there is one thing that I am still stuck on: their eyes. Even with different colors, each one of their eyes held the same core: their soul. In some I felt happiness, in others I felt their sadness and sorrow, and in a few I felt their antsy anticipation to get the picture over so this stranger could leave them alone. But in every single one, their soul burned through the page attempting to connect with its global tribe. The quotation at the end of the book is truly prefect: "... if one recognizes the fact that every human being is a member of humanity and the human family regardless of differences in religion, culture, color and creed. Deep down there is no difference." (His Holiness the Dalai Lama)
January 4, 2018
This is such an astonishing collection of pictures.
Alison Wright’s work has sent her around the world as a photographer and I am grateful for it as she captures pictures that just make you pay attention throughout this book. The portraits of young women from Kyoto, Japan to the pictures of Buddhists in Tibet all capture the humanity of the world and its a feasts for the eyes.
Though I would have loved some stories behind some of these pictures, some shots really do say a thousands in this book. Portraits of young people from Palestine and Afghanistan really leave a lasting impression on you that makes them difficult to forget and make you want to know about the people, and I think that’s what makes this book as great as it is.
An incredible book that really highlights the diversity and individuality of our planet, it is a real must see book.
(I received an ARC from NetGalley).
Alison Wright’s work has sent her around the world as a photographer and I am grateful for it as she captures pictures that just make you pay attention throughout this book. The portraits of young women from Kyoto, Japan to the pictures of Buddhists in Tibet all capture the humanity of the world and its a feasts for the eyes.
Though I would have loved some stories behind some of these pictures, some shots really do say a thousands in this book. Portraits of young people from Palestine and Afghanistan really leave a lasting impression on you that makes them difficult to forget and make you want to know about the people, and I think that’s what makes this book as great as it is.
An incredible book that really highlights the diversity and individuality of our planet, it is a real must see book.
(I received an ARC from NetGalley).
August 28, 2017
Human Tribe by Alison Wright I love photography books. The pictures in them can take you all over the world. This book is no different. In this book there are over 160 photographs of people. They range from babies to very old. Some have backgrounds others are just close ups of faces. There is beauty in everyone of these faces. Eyes are said to be the window to the soul. The eyes in these photos are very expressive and beautiful. The photos in this book range from the mid 1990's to 2016. They are from all over the world. There are no words in the book other than the introduction. The pictures themselves tell the tale in this book.
I received this book from the Author or Publisher via Netgalley.com to read and review.
I received this book from the Author or Publisher via Netgalley.com to read and review.
October 21, 2017
Human Tribe by Alison Wright is one amazing book! The photographs of a myriad of people from around the world are exquisite, the effect both humbling and enlightening. A wonderful reminder that we all are more alike than different; our basic needs, wants and wishes for ourselves and our loved ones more similar than dissimilar.
The photographer ends the book with this appropriate quote from The Dalai Lama:
"Compassion can be put into practice if one recognizes the fact that every human being is a member of humanity and the human family regardless of differences in religion, culture and creed. Deep down there is no difference."
A beautiful book! Many thanks to NetGalley and Schiffer Publishing LTD for allowing me the privilege of reading and reviewing this book.
The photographer ends the book with this appropriate quote from The Dalai Lama:
"Compassion can be put into practice if one recognizes the fact that every human being is a member of humanity and the human family regardless of differences in religion, culture and creed. Deep down there is no difference."
A beautiful book! Many thanks to NetGalley and Schiffer Publishing LTD for allowing me the privilege of reading and reviewing this book.
September 2, 2017
Human Tribe is a collection of photo portraits of people from all over the world such as Norway, Tibet, Ethiopia, Japan, Cuba, and Pakistan. Babies to the elderly gaze with piercing eyes that feel as if thy are looking out of the page directly at the viewer. The vibrant colors show unguarded moments of beauty. The author, Alison Wright, points out that humanity has the same simple needs: love, purpose, food, education, and freedom. The introduction states, "This book is a celebration of the universal human spirit within us all." It has encapsulated this thought to the fullest. Well done!
August 22, 2017
Calling all photographers! Alison Wright's gorgeous ensemble of photographs depicting the culture of mankind and its heartfelt humanity is not only visually arresting but is emotionally powerful. All are facial close ups which make good use of lighting and portray the wide diversity of the world. Having met Alison at a Save the Children function it is all the more astonishing that she continues to produce groundbreaking work after her horrific accident. This would be a wonderful gift for the holidays or anytime of year. I can't wait to purchase a hardback of my own.
August 18, 2017
As a fellow documentary photographer I was keen to pore through Alison's book of portraits. The sheer variety of faces, costumes and backgrounds will keep you mesmerized as you turn the pages. I was captivated by the visual contact she shared with her subjects.
I would love to have a hard copy of this very interesting book to add to my shelf of fellow photographers. A beautiful book that anyone would love to receive.
I would love to have a hard copy of this very interesting book to add to my shelf of fellow photographers. A beautiful book that anyone would love to receive.
February 8, 2018
I really enjoyed looking at these photographs but I found that there were a few images that were included in the collection that didn't seem to fit and seemed very out of place. On the whole, Alison Wright focuses on people from war-torn countries, there was one image in particular which was taken in London that looked more like a wedding portrait. Overall I think this would absolutely gorgeous in print but as I said there were a few images that just didn't seem to fit.
August 21, 2017
This is a book of photographs (almost no text) of people from all over the world. Some are joyful, some are heartbreaking, all are beautiful. The author describes this book perfectly in the introduction: "This book is a celebration of the universal human spirit within us all."
I received an ARC from NetGalley.
I received an ARC from NetGalley.
February 8, 2018
Absolutely beautiful photographic book. The photos are so amazing & colourful, they made me want to know more about the faces that I was seeing. Although this is a photographic book a little synopsis about the photograph would’ve been the icing on the cake. Made me want to go out and buy the photographers other titles now!
October 11, 2017
Beautiful. Each portrait is amazing in its own way. You get the feeling you are staring into the souls of the subjects. It's very touching and reminds you how unique everyone is.
Thank you to NetGalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
Thank you to NetGalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
August 20, 2017
What a beautiful collection of portraits of people from around the world. Each one manages to tell a story without any words.
January 6, 2018
A gorgeous collection of portraits showcasing the collective spirit of humanity.
August 21, 2018
Beautiful.
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November 9, 2017
The portraits in the book are breathtakingly stunning. I really liked the introduction too.
*I was able to read/review an advanced copy through Netgalley
*I was able to read/review an advanced copy through Netgalley
January 2, 2018
I received a digital advance copy of this book in exchange for honest feedback.
This is a nice collection of portraits taken by Alison Wright of people of all ages around the world. A lot of the photos show people in traditional dress, which goes along with the title Human Tribe. For me, the photos range from average to outstanding. Some of them seem flat and posed, maybe even a bit lifeless, for my tastes. Maybe it's because of the digital medium. My favorites are the ones that seem a bit more candid and natural-looking.
This is a nice collection of portraits taken by Alison Wright of people of all ages around the world. A lot of the photos show people in traditional dress, which goes along with the title Human Tribe. For me, the photos range from average to outstanding. Some of them seem flat and posed, maybe even a bit lifeless, for my tastes. Maybe it's because of the digital medium. My favorites are the ones that seem a bit more candid and natural-looking.
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September 24, 2017Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.
November 30, 2017
Thanks to Netgalley, the publisher. and the author for allowing me to read and review a digital copy of this book. A wonderful collection of strikingly beautiful portraits of men, women , and children throughout the world
December 28, 2017
The eyes of the world break down barriers and reach out through the page to connect and find common ground. This is a vibrant and visually stunning book showcasing the beauty of humanity across the globe.
April 8, 2018
Human Tribe is a stunning photography collection that showcases the true diversity of our planet. The majority of the photos are from places in Africa, Asia, the Middle East, and South America, with a few being from North America, and Europe. It show everyday people immersed in their own vibrant cultures. From bright clothes, scant clothes, and elaborate jewelry, to the full body coverings of Muslim women, and one very tastefully done with no clothes, one can get a full appreciation for the range of people and cultures the world over.
This brilliant collection tells its story through its pictures. There is no accompanying text save that which tells the location the picture was taken. This book is great even without that, but I'd love to know the adventures Wright had while taking these pictures. From the serious to the delighted, emotion radiates from the people as they engage the camera.
The book ends with a beautiful quote:
"Compassion can be put into practice if one recognizes the fact that every human being is a member of humanity and the human family regardless of differences in religion, culture and creed. Deep down there is no difference."
~The Dalai Lama
That quote and these pictures crystallise what should be so obvious to people, yet isn't. We are all one species. Our cultural diversity is a gift to be treasured, not used to treat other as 'different’ or 'wrong’.
This is one book I plan to get a hardcopy of, and make a gift of. A wonderful addition to any library, home or public.
***Many thanks to Netgalley and Schiffer Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
This brilliant collection tells its story through its pictures. There is no accompanying text save that which tells the location the picture was taken. This book is great even without that, but I'd love to know the adventures Wright had while taking these pictures. From the serious to the delighted, emotion radiates from the people as they engage the camera.
The book ends with a beautiful quote:
"Compassion can be put into practice if one recognizes the fact that every human being is a member of humanity and the human family regardless of differences in religion, culture and creed. Deep down there is no difference."
~The Dalai Lama
That quote and these pictures crystallise what should be so obvious to people, yet isn't. We are all one species. Our cultural diversity is a gift to be treasured, not used to treat other as 'different’ or 'wrong’.
This is one book I plan to get a hardcopy of, and make a gift of. A wonderful addition to any library, home or public.
***Many thanks to Netgalley and Schiffer Publishing for providing an egalley in exchange for a fair and honest review.
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