"Burmese light : impressions of the Golden Land" is a photographic introduction to Myanmar, the country behind the Bamboo Curtain. Stunning images by award-winning photographer Hans Kemp, paired with a witty and insightful text by well-known author Tom Vater, take the reader on a journey through a fascinating country slowly but steadily emerging from a long period of involuntarily isolation. The 200-page book features all the country's famous sights, its colorful people and its multitude of customs, and leaves the reader with only one wish: to pay a visit to this amazing Golden Land.
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With over two decades of immersion in Asia, this photographer captures the world through his lens, focusing on cultural nuances and human narratives. His editorial work has graced prominent international publications, showcasing his keen eye for detail and storytelling. He translates his deep understanding and passion for the continent into compelling books that illuminate unique traditions and ways of life. His photography serves as a testament to his profound connection with Asia, which he endeavors to share with his readers.


- 2013
- 2003
Bikes of Burden
- 158 pages
- 6 hours of reading
In Vietnam the motorbike is the main mode of transport, not only for people but for every imaginable and unimaginable product and produce. Without the motorbike the economy would come to a halt. Bikes of Burden shows in 148 stunning, full color photographs how the motorbikes, the drivers and their loads ride around the cities and countryside in acts that defy your wildest imagination.