2nd Tour Hope I don't Die [Paperback]

Peter van Agtmael (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 112 pages
• Publisher: Photolucida; First Edition edition (August 25, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1934334073
• ISBN-13: 978-1934334072
• Product Dimensions: 9.9 x 8.3 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,149,844 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Peter was born in Washington DC. He studied history at Yale, graduating with honors in 2003. After graduation, he received a Charles P. Howland Fellowship to travel to China to document the social and environmental consequences of the Three Gorges Dam.

In 2005, he covered the Asian Tsunami, then relocated to Johannesburg, South Africa and photographed the AIDS epidemic by following the story of Holly Moyo, an HIV-positive Zimbabwean refugee. On assignment, he traveled throughout Africa.

Since 2006, he has worked on the consequences of America's wars, at home and abroad. He had made five extended trips to Iraq and Afghanistan.

In 2008 he helped organize the book and exhibition Battlespace, a retrospective of largely unseen work of 22 photographers covering Iraq and Afghanistan.

He has won many awards, including World Press Photo. '2nd Tour Hope I Don't Die' was commissioned by Photolucida's Critical Mass Book Award.

He is represented by Magnum Photos since 2008.

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Outstanding October 11, 2009

By Ashley Gilbertson

Format:Paperback

Peter van Agtmael's "2nd Tour I Hope I don't Die" is an incredible testament to the photographers unique vision, and to the men and women who have been charged with fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Through the books bold, compassionate photography and insightful, emotional texts I was given in insight into the intimate world which Mr. Van Atmael shared with soldiers and Marines in theatre and back at home. It's with great thanks to photographers like Mr. Van Atmael that we as a public here in the United States have a chance to witness, and feel, the difficulties faced overseas by the civilians and combatants involved in those conflicts.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent November 9, 2009

By wwxc

Format:Paperback

The backstory on this book is as impressive as it's contents. Highly recommended as a vivid reminder of what's actually going on "over there".

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Vivid January 19, 2012

By Beckys

Format:Paperback

Not for the faint-of-heart, this book presents a stunningly vivid account of the personal cost of war. Parents should go through it before showing to their teens and children, but anyone considering entering active duty should see it before deciding to sign. This is not an anti-war book, rather a testimony to the character, bravery and honor of those who serve, but it's an unflinching view of the life of deployment in a war zone. I'm reminded of the reaction to the movie "Saving Private Ryan".