Georgian Spring. A Magnum Journal.

MAGNUM PHOTO. & STEAVENSON, WENDELL.

ISBN 10: 1905712154 / ISBN 13: 9781905712151

Published by Chris Boot, 2009

About this Item

Catalogue book of the Magnum exhibition: Berlin September 2009/Madrid october 2009. 29,5 x 25,5 cm. Hardcover with dustjacket. Illustrated in color and b/w throughout. About 250 pages. AS NEW [Photography / International [Internationale Fotografie] ].

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Georgian Spring. A Magnum Journal.
• Publisher: Chris Boot
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1905712154
• ISBN 13: 9781905712151
• Binding: Hardcover
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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Synopsis

In this volume, ten Magnum photographers turn their lenses on contemporary Georgia. Situated on the cusp of Russia and Asia, but with a European culture dating back to the 7th century BC, Georgia was forcibly incorporated into the Soviet Union in 1922. Its independence was restored in 1991, but it then suffered from civil war and a breakdown of its economic infrastructure. In the last decade, however, despite ongoing tensions in its relations with Russia, Georgia has mounted a spirited comeback. Magnum photographers Antoine d'Agata, Jonas Bendiksen, Thomas Dworzak, Martine Franck, Alex Majoli, Gueorgui Pinkhassov, Martin Parr, Paolo Pellegrin, Mark Power and Alec Soth visited the country during spring 2009, each pursuing their own theme (Alec Soth goes in search of the 'most beautiful woman in Georgia', for example). All found themselves enchanted by the Georgian people, something strongly conveyed in their photographs as well as in personal text journals which accompany the images. This well-designed volume also includes a fold-out map, marked with each photographer's journey; a chapter showing the best of Magnum photographers' work over 60 years (including by Magnum's founders Robert Capa from his visit to Georgia with John Steinbeck in 1948 and Henri Cartier-Bresson); and an illuminating introduction by the Paris-based New Yorker writer, and Georgia expert, Wendell Steavenson.