Nicolas Bouvier was a Swiss writer and photographer whose work is deeply informed by his extensive global travels. His writing is characterized by an honest reportage of his experiences and feelings, devoid of pretension, often bordering on a mystical intimacy. The travelogues inspired by his journey from Geneva to Japan offer profound reflections on human nature, penned in a style keenly aware of the traditions and potential of language. Bouvier's legacy lies in his unique ability to capture the essence of travel and human existence with profound sensitivity and literary skill.
The narrator arrives in his 117th rented room at the end of an epic journey, abandoned by his lover, almost broke, and certainly feverish. A razor sharp chronicle of experience that grew out of a seven-month stay in Sri Lanka.
Nicolas Bouvier was an image merchant and photographer as well as a writer. This book is accompanied by several of his images of Japan. It is a distillation of his lifelong quest for Japan and his travels.
Reborn from the ashes of a Pakistan rubbish heap, this volume tells of a friendship between a writer and an artist, forged on an impecunious, life- enhancing journey from Serbia to Afghanistan in the 1950s.
World-renowned French artists showcase their innovative digital creations in this first-time English translation of a cutting-edge French work. The images will energize image professionals, graphic artists, photographers, and computer graphics designers, transforming how you approach design work. While Photoshop is primarily recognized as a tool for photographic manipulation, it is also a powerful medium for creating quality digital drawings and artwork. The featured artists utilize it to express their unique visions through illustration. This lavish, full-color collection highlights nine renowned French graphic artists from a culture known for creative risks and exceptional graphics. Their groundbreaking works span advertising, children's book illustration, science fiction, and settings for graphic novels and role-playing games, inspiring a fresh perspective on the industry and revitalizing your work. The notebook delves into each author's artistic approach, providing insight into the inception and creation of nine unparalleled artworks, inspired by diverse sources. Beyond inspiration, it offers detailed, step-by-step guidance on maximizing Photoshop for your digital illustrations. This visually stunning book equips you with the creative license and technical skills to produce unique digital artwork limited only by your imagination.
History, Culture & National Identity
Recognized by historians and politicians as a model for European unity, Switzerland is nonetheless a difficult country to understand as a whole. Whereas individual Swiss cities have strong identities in the international political, cultural, and economic arenas, the country itself seems to be less than the sum of its parts. To capture the elusive spirit of Switzerland, four eminent writers explore the roots of its political unity and cultural diversity in a series of urban portraits. Their observations make for both good storytelling and insightful social commentary