- Hardcover: 84 pages
- Publisher: Phaidon Press (May 13 1996)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0714834726
- ISBN-13: 978-0714834726
- Product Dimensions: 20.4 x 14.6 x 2.7 cm
- Shipping Weight: 517 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,457,887 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This book is not for children, nor is it likely to be recycled as a calendar or a booklet of postcards. It has, however, established its young creator as a talent on the rise in Europe. Jaschinski, a German-born photographer based in London, lets her stark black-and-white compositions stand without commentary; viewers are left to form their own opinions. Among these dark and unsettling images of animals behind bars is a haunting--and nearly heart-breaking--picture of a decidedly unhappy gibbon, imploring the camera to free him from captivity. Words could only diminish its impact.
Book Description
This book is not for children, nor is it likely to be recycled as a calendar or a booklet of postcards. It has, however, established its young creator as a talent on the rise in Europe. Jaschinski, a German-born photographer based in London, lets her stark black-and-white compositions stand without commentary; viewers are left to form their own opinions.Among these dark and unsettling images of animals behind bars is a haunting--and nearly heart-breaking--picture of a decidedly unhappy gibbon, imploring the camera to free him from captivity. Words could only diminish its impact.
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Powerful and startling voice,
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This review is from: Zoo (Hardcover)
This is a remarkable book, whose strong images of captive animals in zoos are deeply moving. Britta Jaschinski's tremendous technical skills as a photographer, coupled with her love of animals and artistic sensibility make "Zoo" a highly affecting work. Anyone who loves animals and is concerned with issues of animal welfare should view this book - again and again.
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Captivating imagery,
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This review is from: Zoo (Hardcover)
Never have I seen a collection of photography like this book. The book not only shows the beauty of all sorts of animals but also depicts the harshness of the reality they face each day living in a zoo. The contrast between nature's awesome creatures and man's desire to put them on display is a haunting story. This photographer tells it well.
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A Beautiful Yet Sad Book of Captured "Wildlife" Pictures,
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This review is from: Zoo (Hardcover)
As youngsters most of us felt excited when we went to zoos to see "wild" animals. This book shows us how things may look like from the other side of the cage/barrier. The Images are stunning not only for their artistic beauty but also the message they convey: unforgettable yet heart-breaking. The composition and lighting of the black and white prints are just great.
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Animal portraits behind the zoo bars,
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This review is from: Zoo (Hardcover)
A moving project about wildlife and cages. Who is on which side of the bars? This book perfectly conveys the feeling of being imprisoned.
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