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James Mollison

    January 1, 1973

    James Mollison is a photographer whose work delves into profound, often unsettling explorations of the human experience and our relationship with the world. His practice examines complex themes through meticulously curated imagery, uncovering hidden narratives and connections. Through his lens, Mollison invites viewers to contemplate issues of identity, history, and our collective memory. His approach is characterized by its visual power and ability to evoke a strong emotional response.

    Escobar
    Playground
    James and Other Apes
    Where Children Sleep
    • Where Children Sleep

      • 116 pages
      • 5 hours of reading
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      “Where Children Sleep” presents English-born photographer James Mollison’s large-format photographs of children’s bedrooms around the world—from the U.S.A., Mexico, Brazil, England, Italy, Israel and the West Bank, Kenya, Senegal, Lesotho, Nepal, China and India—alongside portraits of the children themselves. Each pair of photographs is accompanied by an extended caption that tells the story of each child: Kaya in Tokyo, whose proud mother spends $1,000 a month on her dresses; Bilal the Bedouin shepherd boy, who sleeps outdoors with his father’s herd of goats; the Nepali girl Indira, who has worked in a granite quarry since she was three; and Ankhohxet, the Kraho boy who sleeps on the floor of a hut deep in the Amazon jungle.Photographed over two years with the support of Save the Children (Italy), “Where Children Sleep” is both a serious photo-essay for an adult audience, and also an educational book that engages children themselves in the lives of other children around the world. Its cover features a child’s mobile printed in glow-in-the-dark ink.

      Where Children Sleep
    • James and Other Apes

      • 120 pages
      • 5 hours of reading
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      Fifty great apes--chimpanzees, gorillas, orangutans and bonobos, our closest biological relatives--are featured in this series of portraits by James Mollison. Photographed over a span of four years in seven ape sanctuaries (in Cameroon, the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Republic of Congo, Indonesia, Germany and the United States), they are mainly orphans, victims of the illicit trade in "bushmeat." Djeke, Fizi, Gregoire, James, Koto and the others are all photographed as unique individuals, in the manner of passport photographs, while representing species whose survival is under threat. Featuring case note biographies and introduced with a powerful essay by Jane Goodall, this book celebrates the great apes. The faces that look back at us also raise profound moral and scientific questions--including what it means to define ourselves "human."

      James and Other Apes
    • Playground

      James Mollison

      • 134 pages
      • 5 hours of reading

      The introduction by Jane Goodall sets the stage for a profound exploration of the relationship between humans and the natural world. It emphasizes the importance of understanding and respecting wildlife, drawing on Goodall's extensive experiences and research. The introduction highlights key themes such as conservation, empathy towards animals, and the interconnectedness of all living beings, encouraging readers to reflect on their role in preserving the environment for future generations.

      Playground
    • Escobar

      Der Drogenbaron

      Staatsfeind Nummer 1 Dieser Mann war einmal einer der reichsten Menschen der Welt: Pablo Escobar, der Boss des Drogenkartells von Medellin. Er verdiente Milliarden von Dollar mit Kokain, er war verantwortlich für Hunderte von Morden. Dennoch wurde er in Kolumbien von vielen Menschen verehrt wie ein Heiliger. Wenn man diese Bilder heute, 16 Jahre nach seinem Tod im Kugelhagel sieht, traut man seinen Augen nicht. Der Fotograf James Mollison stieß durch Zufall in Kolumbien auf tausende Fotos von Pablo Escobar – geschossen von Freunden, Gangstern, Polizisten und Reportern. Daraus machte er ein Buch, in dem die Geschichte des Pablo Escobar wirkt wie eine surreale Fantasie. „Seine Geschichte ist viel unglaublicher als jeder Hollywood-Film“, sagt Mollison. „Gangsterfilme wie „Scarface“ sind weit harmloser. Pablo Escobar führte Krieg gegen den Staat. Er ließ Passagierflugzeuge abschießen, tötete Präsidentschaftskandidaten, weil sie ihm nicht passten.“ „Escobar – Der Drogenbaron“ ist eine einzigartige Biografie über einen der gewalttätigsten Gangster aller Zeiten. Über 350 unveröffentlichte Fotografien, Polizeiarchivbilder und Dokumente aus dem unmittelbaren Umfeld von Escobars Familie machen den Band zu einem beeindruckenden Zeitzeugnis. Ausstattung: durchgehend vierfarbig bebildert

      Escobar