The Life of Colombia [Hardcover]

Jeremy Horner (Author), Benjamin Villegas (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 1, 2001

British photographer Jeremy Horner captures the essence of the most profound and intimate moments of Colombian life.

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About the Author

Jeremy Horner is a self-taught press photographer, which has taken him to over 50 countries all around the globe. Since 1991, he has worked regularly for UNICEF especially in Latin America. This is his fourth book published by Villegas Editores.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 208 pages
• Publisher: Villegas Editores; 3rd edition (February 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 9589138993
• ISBN-13: 978-9589138991
• Product Dimensions: 14.3 x 10.4 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.5 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,097,782 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

For the past 25 years Jeremy has been covering the world, photographing people and places. His graphic and memorable images are sympathetic and intimate portraits of ordinary people doing everyday things, often likened to paintings in their use of colour. He has undertaken assignments in virtually every environment, from the Amazon to the Himalaya and the Arabian desert.
Jeremy's work has been published consistently in the world's leading magazines, books and newspapers, used extensively on the internet, television and in multi-media. He has worked in some 85 countries on all continents and has produced seven coffee-table books, four of which were made during a six-year stay in Latin America.
Jeremy wrote and photographed his latest book Island Dreams Mediterranean for Thames and Hudson. He has worked on commercial assignments for a range of prestigious clients including American Airlines, BP, the UAE government and APEC. He has undertaken Royal commissions for books on Saudi Arabia and Brunei.Jeremy has been a leading photographer in Bangkok for the past decade.

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointing!, March 31, 2003

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Jorge E. Melgarejo (Montreal, Colombia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Life of Colombia (Hardcover)

I'm a Colombian living in Montreal Canada, and I just wanted to buy a book that showed the life of Colombia. But this book doesn't show the real life of Colombia. Is not an objective book. It doesn't tells the complete overview or the truth. It just gives a small and uncomplete idea of the rural and most poor parts or places of Colombia. And it doesn't reflects at all, the real life of Colombian People. The book excludes completely all the beautiful major cities, the normal style of life of the metropolitan areas or the urban life style. It excludes all the modern and technological side of the country. In the hole book, you can't find a photograph of BOGOTA D.C., the capital city!! or Medellin city, another major and pretty city. There are no photos of any University, or a famous shopping mall. The book only shows the most poor, undeveloped and sad views of Colombia. I know that Colombia as, any other South American country, has many economic and social problems. But is not a 100% poor country, with only jungles, and no cities, no schools, no universities, no malls, no world trade centers, no big buildings or important constructions or no technology. I just waste my money!!! This is NOT Colombian life. Don't buy this book. This doesn't deserves even 1 star. I give a rate of 0 stars.

5.0 out of 5 stars Martika, January 8, 2011

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Martika - See all my reviews

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This review is from: The Life of Colombia (Hardcover)

Beautiful book and the pictures inside are awesome!!! It shows pretty locations from Colombia. The editors are very well known in Colombia, so I totally recommend the book and the seller.