In an era in which explorers can use cell phones to call from the peaks of the Himalayas, Irian Jaya and Papua New Guinea have somehow remained untouched by "civilization." There are still hundreds of unknown populations in Irian Jaya, many of which are dying out. This volume introduces readers to this place that is the reign of the last men of the earth. Readers are transported into the sole remaining pockets of prehistory, untouched by time and nature, where they are given a glimpse into the lives of the people of this untamed Eden. This heritage of humanity, which will probably not withstand the advance of modernity, is examined thoroughly in a compelling text written by a journalist who specializes in in-depth anthropological research. Hundreds of specially commissioned pictures taken by a photographer renowned for his daring reportage from every corner of the globe bring to life this remarkable vestige of prehistory. Through authoritative text and unsurpassed photography, this book investigates the everyday lives of and challenges confronted by these people; evokes the island’s splendid yet hostile natural environment; and depicts the unique uncultivated characteristics of its flora and fauna.
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Jago Corazza has worked as a director and cinematographer on documentaries around the world. Anthropologist, percussionist, photographer, and world traveler, Nicola Pagano is a renaissance man for our time. He has lived and worked in Africa, Australia, and Asia, and has produced TV and radio programs on travel and ethnology.
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Hardback, 11.75" x 12.5", large-format book, 288 pages, hundreds of full-color, (often full-page ), photographs. Admitedly, this is not day-to-day life in New Guinea....this is fully adorned, fully committed, fully made-up for special occasions, pedal-to-the-metal New Guinea, and the effect is viusually stunning. This is quintessential MAN AS ART (See Also : Man as Art (A Studio Book) In my opinion, The Last Men is significantly superior in capturing the awesome majesty of New Guinea Ceremonies than the book actually entitled "New Guinea Ceremonies". New Guinea Ceremonies (Photography) Indigenous New Guineans are presented in their full body paint, with extremely striking colors and patterns representing their tribal identity. Chapters include "Papua Niugini", "Asaro" (Mudmen), "Omo Bugamo" (Skeleton Warriors), the "Sing-Sing of Enga", "Kutumb (Engagement Ceremony)and several others,and includes a section on Irian Jaya (West Papua).
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I got this book just after having spent 8 days in PNG. The photos are wonderfull, the text is useful. For the price this is an excellent book.
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A fascinating book,
This review is from: The Last Men: Journey Among the Tribes of New Guinea (Hardcover)
It is an incredible book. When the book came to my hands, what most surprised me what its size and incredible pictures.
But the reader can also enjoy a book of great anthropological value, with magnificent descriptions of the tribes in New Guinea. Definetely, it was really a worthy purchase.
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