Korea: As Seen by Magnum Photographers [Hardcover]

Magnum (Author), Bruce Cumings (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 17, 2008

More than 230 full-color images by some of the world's most-renowned photographers.

South Korea, with its craggy hillsides, gnarled trees, and ancient temples, is steeped in tradition yet, at the same time, is thoroughly modern—the tenth-ranking industrial power in the world. Its capital city, Seoul, is one of the most populous cities in the world and home to such cutting-edge buildings as the Samsung Tower Palace.

The beautiful landscape and day-to-day details of life in South Korea are depicted here in images taken by the photographers of Magnum—the famed cooperative whose members are among the greatest photographers of our time. Here we see a rich culture that both respects a dynamic cultural history and celebrates the latest trends in fashion, technology, and architecture. These extraordinary photographs are set in their historical context by an insightful text by historian Bruce Cumings. 247 color photographs

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About the Author

Bruce Cumings is chairman of the history department at the University of Chicago and the author of Korea's Place in the Sun. He divides his time between Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Chicago.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 304 pages
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company; First edition (November 17, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0393067742
• ISBN-13: 978-0393067743
• Product Dimensions: 11.8 x 12.3 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #357,968 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Korea at its finest., May 17, 2009

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R. Whelan "MCalm" (Texas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Korea: As Seen by Magnum Photographers (Hardcover)

Of the dozens of photo books of countries that I have this is the finest ever. I have travelled extensively in Korea and have lived there. This book is true to the country and the people. It truely is agreat work of art and terrific value.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Korea, May 28, 2009

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David J. Jaffe (Fort Lauderdale, Florida) - See all my reviews
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Beautiful book-perhaps a bit heavy on "people" and less on the physical beauty of the country.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Lovely Book, February 21, 2009

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wandojames "wandojames" (Halifax, England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Korea: As Seen by Magnum Photographers (Hardcover)

A lovely book, high quality pictures and, for someome who lived there for 2 years, a nice trip down memory lane.