The Tibetans: A Struggle to Survive [Hardcover]

Steve;Barnett, Robert;Bailey, Mark Lehman (Author)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Twin Palms/Red Wheelbarrow/Umbrage; 1St Edition edition (1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0944092659
• ISBN-13: 978-0944092651
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 9.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,999,422 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Courageous and Heart-Breaking, March 1, 1999

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Lydia (NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Tibetans: A Struggle to Survive (Hardcover)

I have just returned from seeing Steve Lehman's exhibition of photographs from Tibet at the Newseum/NY- PLEASE GO SEE THIS SHOW IF YOU CAN!!! I stood before some of the most touching and moving color, black and white photographs and collages with tears running down my face at the inhumanity and humanity of the disgusting situation in Tibet. How can the United States and other so-called free nations stand back and allow this foul occupation continue to take place? Not only is the culture, religion, architecture, forests, etc. of Tibet being decimated but MOST IMPORTANTLY her people are being mass murdered, tortured and ignored by the "powers that be." (The setting of the show was wonderful also with thankgas, prayer wheels and other Tibetan objects. It was also incredible to be surrounded by all the photographs in one fell swoop.) I was particularly struck by the personal, hand-written descriptions on the photographs which made them even more immediate. One could really feel for the peaceful protestors who were subsequently imprisoned and tortured. I searched their faces and was mesmerized and thought about what each person's life was like now. Even if you cannot stand before the pictures, be surrounded by the injustice of it all, do obtain the book and see for yourself. This is photo-journalism at its finest and most poignant.Mr. Lehman's photographs give ample illustration that more needs to be done to help the Tibetans and now!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars STIRRING, December 25, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Tibetans: A Struggle to Survive (Hardcover)

A stirring photographic essay which gives texture and grit to the reality of life in Tibet. A timely reminder of the ongoing ecogenocide and obliteration of Tibetan culture in its painful recent history under the Chinese. -Peter Matthiessen, Author

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent, December 25, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Tibetans: A Struggle to Survive (Hardcover)

i just wanted to say how incredible i thought this book is. the layout and design really highlights the power of the photos. perhaps most important, the book allows the reader/viewer to gain some insight into the complexities of the tibetan situation. the author's passion for the people and culture there is profoundly moving.

sue simon