Love: A Celebration of Humanity (M.I.L.K.) [Hardcover]

MILK Project (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: July 31, 2001 | Series: Celebration of Humanity

We are surrounded by love -- the fierce emotion that consumes us as it expands our hearts and enables us to overcome the worst and savor the wondrous. Love is the nectar that inspires us as poets and parents, companions and neighbors, siblings and citizens. It is a depth of sentiment that defines us and shapes our humanity, a river connecting the nostalgia of the old with the dreams of youth. It is the most profound, powerful, and encompassing force in life.

In this stunning photographic collection, 100 photographers, including a number of Pulitzer Prize winners, bring to light this profound feeling through photographs from the M.I.L.K. Collection: Moments of Intimacy, Laughter, and Kinship -- one of the most ambitious photographic competitions ever staged. Here is love in all its facets: the adoration of a girl as she gazes into her father's eyes; the passion of young lovers kissing beside a fountain; the attachment of a boy to his dog; the contentment of a family asleep at the beach; the devotion of an elderly wife reading to her husband from a book written in Braille; the tenderness of a little sister embracing her big brother; the affection of two entwined fingers.

The M.I.L.K. project was conceived to revere what it is to love and be loved. Within the pages of these glorious photographs, you will witness the best that is in all of us, our bountiful capacity for love.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

The photography event of our time, M.I.L.K. (an acronym for Moments of Intimacy, Laughter, and Kinship) is a spectacular celebration of the human spirit. For two years, leading photographers from every one of the world's 192 countries were invited to submit photographs that capture and celebrate the essence of humanity. Ultimately 17,000 photographers from a staggering total of 164 countries participated, among them a myriad of award winners. From the more than 40,000 photographs submitted, 300 appear in three books, a stunning collection that features prologues from James McBride (FAMILY, May 2001), Maeve Binchy (FRIENDSHIP, September 2001), and Kim Phuc (LOVE).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: William Morrow (July 31, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0066209684
• ISBN-13: 978-0066209685
• Product Dimensions: 13.1 x 11 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,017,664 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Must have book for photographer.., July 29, 2001

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Vai S Thean (New York City, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Love: A Celebration of Humanity (M.I.L.K.) (Hardcover)

This book is the best proof that says "Picture speaks louder than word". I was at the photo exhibition for the M.I.L.K project at the NYC Grand Central station and was totally amaze and impress by these photograhs. That's why i bought this book the next day itself. These are pictures taken not only by professionals but also by many amature who did wonderful works! Every single pictures in the book or exhibition speak for itself. A truly great wedding gift or just a plain coffee table book.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Celebration of Humanity, July 18, 2001

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Amy Taves (Santa Fe, NM USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Love: A Celebration of Humanity (M.I.L.K.) (Hardcover)

The "Love" book stirs emotions from all ends of the spectrum - joy, tears, laughter, and longing. The collection of photographs is truly a celebration of humanity. There isn't one image that doesn't belong in the book. We can all relate the moments that are captured and rejoice in them. In a time of great suffering throughout the world this book is a reminder of why life is beautiful and precious.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Now This Is Love, January 24, 2002

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Patty K. (NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Love: A Celebration of Humanity (M.I.L.K.) (Hardcover)

In this fantastic collection of photographs, the most mysterious and cherished of feelings is reflected in pure visual terms. It is truthful, moving, and a delight to behold. I can't recommend this enough.