Tribal Ethiopia [Hardcover]

Ingetje Tadros (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 22, 2011

THE TRUTH ABOUT TRIBAL ETHIOPIA A picture is worth a thousand words. How much is the value of 286 pictures by the Dutch photographer Ingetje Tadros telling you the Truth of Tribal Ethiopia? Amazing and astonishing. Have a look inside and feel the threats by the Gibe III Hydroelectric Dam. A portion of sales of this book will be donated to "Survival", The Movement for Tribal Peoples: http://www.survivalinternational.org

Product Details

• Hardcover: 364 pages
• Publisher: Ingetje Tadros (March 22, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0987084119
• ISBN-13: 978-0987084118
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 1 x 11 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,584,024 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Photographer Ingetje Tadros (1959) left her tiny hometown in The Netherlands at seventeen to travel the planet. Ingetje has traveled over 45 countries, is married with an Egyptian and they have 2 children. Ingetje and her family have lived in Holland,Egypt, New Zealand and is now based in Western Australia, where she runs a Restaurant with her family and in her busy lifestyle is pursuing her dreams as a photographer as well Free Lances for Dutch based World Portraits, the Western Australian newspaper and is contributing to a leading creator and distributor of still imagery, footage, music and other premium content, GETTY Images is a well respected, world renouned digital media provider and Ingetje is proud to be a part of a global group of award-winning Contributors who create inspiring work that appears every day in the world's most influential newspapers, magazines, advertising campaigns, films, television programs, books and websites. Ingetje is one of the handful of photographers in Australia assigned to a local art director. They work together to update the Getty Images creative stills library shooting local, relevant content based on quarterly trend reports and customer feedback.
Ingetje Self published 'Tribal Ethiopia' and is now working on her 2d Book "Faces".
http://ingetjetadros.com/

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars More heart rendering and genocidal national policies destroying an indigenous, pre-tech people June 29, 2011

By C. Scanlon VINE™ VOICE

Format:Hardcover

Here in the northern Mexico state of Chihuahua, the largest state, the indigenous peoples called Tarahumara have for decades had their lands and forests and mountains and rivers destroyed and diverted and logged and mined by private international and national corporations, destroying ancient and honored ways of life and driving the people into poverty on the outskirts of the urban areas, always marginated and alienated upon their own lands.

We have seen this occur throughout the world over the centuries, from Ireland under the British to the Americas, and the absolute dispossession and extermination of our own indigenous populations here in the USA.

Here we see about 250 photos taken by a Dutch photographer with an excellent camera set-up (that lens alone is to cherish, and the envy of any photographer) published generously in an over 350 page book, with minimal captions presenting the culture, letting the images speak for themselves, and a very brief introduction explaining, very briefly, that these people's property, culture, ways of life and of survival, and lives will soon be entirely wiped out by the building of an enormous dam which benefits only the central government far away and the energy corporations.

Perhaps more text might help those of us unfamiliar with the drastic situation which these good people soon will suffer, having survived for centuries with joy and dignity and love in a very hostile environment, only to be wiped out now by an unseeing bureaucracy far away. Perhaps these simple images may draw this plight, this crime against humanity, to the eyes of the world.

Certainly we can each easily do the heavy lifting and the research from our armchair of the history and present perilous plight of these peoples.... Perhaps a more specific title might help in this. We must look to the brief introduction to find specific tribal name and the name of the dam under construction. But the photos, as in any great photography, speak for themselves, as this cloud gathers over these people.

Important ethnographic record, needed in these times, a rallying cry in the darkness, for help for these people, soon to be crushed.

We might for example consider a similar case with a different dam within the same nation:
The impact of Tekeze Dam in WagHemra zone Ethiopia: Development Induced Displacement and Impoverishment: The case of Tekeze Dam and its impact to the affected ... of WagHemra zone, North East Ethiopia

Readers may discover further images taken earlier at
Ethiopia: Peoples of the Omo Valley Read more ›

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Chef July 7, 2011

By denym_kuta

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

Congratulations to Ingetje Tadros for capturing the beauty and integrity of Ethiopian Tribes and presenting these images as an enthralling visual feast.
I Can see how much work you have been done for this "Tribal Ethiopia" and how much effort and time you have spent to putting together and I'm very Happy to have one of Your first Published Book and I know you are very passionate photographer and always tries to achieve the best and I was so excited to see the result of the book.

I love the content of the book,the strong portraits,the whole feel of it and when I looked through the book I feel there,right in Ethiopia.
I love the material of the book which is printed on matt paper it gives very strong character and it has strong hardcover as well,full bleed pages as it gives that extra feel of 'being there' with selected closed up images and able to see the details,such as hairstyles of the people are so amazing.I just love it.....This is a very professional book and that it is worth of money spent on it.

I am very happy with this book and Looking forward to own another book from you..xx

5.0 out of 5 stars Extraordinary photos November 1, 2011

By Jessica Voigts

Format:Hardcover

Tribal Ethiopia is a collection of extraordinary photos, taken by Ingetje Tadros in the Omo Valley. These tribes, endangered by prospects of a new dam, epitomize life long ago. From the creativity in clothing to the stunning landscapes, Tadros has captured rural Ethiopian tribal life extremely well. The closeups of eyes, jewelry, feet, camaraderie, tools, all inspire. I can't stop looking at the photos in this book!

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars GO TRIBAL June 21, 2011

By Verushka

Format:Hardcover

Just wanted to share my thoughts on this awe inspiring book. Ingetje Tadros has captured tribal people in a way that is personal and inviting. The imagery is world class. Makes me want to drop everything and go travelling.

It's rare that a photographer gets this close to these people. They obviously trust her and have let her into their amazing worlds. She has treated her subjects with respect and admiration and they in return have open their souls.

Well done Ingetje.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars An insightful and rare portrait of the people of Ethiopia. June 8, 2011

By John Clutterbuck - Photographer

Format:Hardcover

Ingetje Tadros images have all the hallmarks of a master photographer. Her images are a powerful blend of documentary portraiture with a candid insightfulness that leads the reader on an extraordinary journey into the world of tribal Ethiopia. Tadros's works is reminiscent of the great Henri Cartier-Bresson with her seemingly effortless ability to capture 'the decisive moment' where her subjects appear totally unaware of the presence of the camera. And yet there are other images, direct, confronting and demanding where the subjects connection with the viewer is wholly captivating. Ingetje's images contain a rawness and energy that is so sorely lacking from much of todays photography. Throughout this book Ingetje Tadros imagery is filled with a wonderful warmth and humanity that is intriguing, infectious and totally absorbing. Her work has given me a fresh insight into a country that is so often shown in a negative light. Ingetje Tadros's book gave me hope.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent visual exploration of Ethiopian culture June 2, 2011

By Gregory Bernard Banks VINE™ VOICE

Format:Hardcover

I had the extreme honor of working with Ingetje Tadros in helping her publish this book, and it really wasn't until I got done with the project and actually saw it in print that I was able to fully appreciate the beauty of her photography.

Each photo tells a story, and Ingetje does a wonderful job of putting you right inside the scene, bringing each photo to life. Her skill as a photographer, her attention to detail, as well as her love and passion for these African cultures shows in every single image, and when you're done browsing through this book, you will have fallen in love with them as well.

If you're looking for a coffee table book that you'll be drawn back to again and again, this is it.