China (Hardcover)

~ Edward Burtynsky (Author), Ted Fishman (Author), Mark Kingwell (Photographer), Marc Mayer (Contributor)

Product Details

• Hardcover: 180 pages
• Publisher: Steidl (January 15, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3865211305
• ISBN-13: 978-3865211309
• Product Dimensions: 14.6 x 11.6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #78,707 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A significant and breathtaking record, June 13, 2007

By	Stephen Best (Australia) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As a record of this time in the world's history ... the dismantling of local industry around the world in tacit acquiescence of China's future dominance ... I can't think of a more significant body of work in the medium. The images herein are truly breathtaking for their scale. Burtynsky has a privileged view and uses crisp large-format photography to lend authority to his vision. The monumental is not without a humanizing touch as can be seen best in his beautiful ship-building images. This is a wonderful book with images that one can marvel at for their execution whilst viewing with trepidation for their portent. The printing and presentation complements the images.

5.0 out of 5 stars This + "Manufactured Landscapes" = the DVD, December 31, 2008

By	LF Shooter "Ted" (Pasadena, CA USA) - See all my reviews

If you like crystal clear, razor-sharp images full of rich detail that only large format photography provides, you'll like this book. You'll like it even more if you appreciate the subject matter -- urban, industrial subjects that you wouldn't expect to be "picturesque"... But with Burtynsky's eye and the magic of LF, you'll find an interesting combination of artistry, the "omigosh" effect, and a ponderous implicit social comment all wrapped up into one. These are not snapshots; they're carefully planned & executed at great cost and trouble -- that's LF. But the results are impressive and the images are not easily forgotten.

I was introduced to this photographer by fellow large format shooter, Tom Paiva, who is understandably inspired by Burtynsky; Tom shoots industrial subjects at night. I have this book and "Manufactured Landscapes", both of which contributed the still images to the *most excellent* DVD, "Manufactured Landscapes". If you like the book, get the DVD!

3 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting landscape, March 26, 2007

By	lucille "lucy" (PA) - See all my reviews

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Large format, interesting photographs of China. I was worried his work might not translate in a book, but if you like his work, not to worry about that.