Book bundle - c.1950, We Were Born Before the Wind by Henri Prestes and Boys of Volta
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A bundle of three books including:
c.1950 by Jake Michaels - A deeply absorbing portrayal of the Mennonites of Belize.
We Were Born Before the Wind by Henri Prestes – This monograph is an exploration of solitude and melancholy in the mysterious landscape of Portugal. The photographs Prestes took of his hometown, roaming in the dark through small villages, mountains and desolate fields during the colder months of the year, create cinematic and intriguing scenes.
Boys of Volta by Jeremy Snell - The Boys of Volta series by Jeremy Snell is a sensitive portrayal of the people and environment surrounding Lake Volta, Ghana. This enormous man-made lake is the largest in the world. Spanning half of Ghana its surface is scattered with eerie tree trunks where once you would find dense forests. Fishing is now one of the main industries for the people here. Demanding long hours in often challenging conditions. Jeremy's series follows the story of the fisher boys he encountered here. Amidst all the magic and beauty of the lake, there remains a starker reality. Thousands of children work in its massive fishing industry — and many of these children are trafficked into labour.