Nov 1996
MYANMAR-LAND OF THE SPIRIT
For the first time the visual diversity of Myanmar, formerly Burma, has been captured by some of the world´s finest photographers, from a record of 20,000 images taken throughout the year, this selection reveals the depth of character of the people of Myanmar, their customs, festivities, daily tasks and divine beliefs. The landscape, adorned by beautiful, intricate, fantastic temples and pagodas and eye-catching colonial residences, is traversed by the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River that symbolises past and present, trade and travel. These images, combined with revealing articles from leading writers about Myanmar, provide a superb record of this remarkable country- truly Land of the Spirit.
Published by Co & Bear Productions (UK) Ltd, Richmond House, St. Anne´s Place, St Peter Port, Guernsey GY1 3YS
Publishers Beatrice Vincenzini, Charles Orchard
Editor Gillian Cribs
Oct 1994
VIETNAM, A PORTRAIT
Vietnam, A Portrait explores the complexities of Vietnam´s past and present, and looks at a country on the cusp of tremendous political and economic change while at the same time undergoing an exhilarating rediscovery of its vibrant artistic tradition.
Tim Hall explores Vietnam from the southern most points of the Mekong Delta to the northern tip of the red River Delta. Travelling by bus, stream train, boat, plane and car, Tim Hall along with Alain Evrard and Gerhard Joren make their separate forays into the vast diversity of Vietnam.
The result is a book which traces not only exquisite monuments and stunning landscapes, but the dynamism and warmth of the Vietnamese people. Putting a human face to a name, which too frequently conjures up images of war and strife is perhaps this book´s most important contribution to our understanding of Vietnam. Striking photographs capture the peoples´ intimacy with their land and their dedication to tradition, and pulls together the variegated skeins of their ethnic origins into a wonderful and easily comprehensible whole.
Published by Elsworth Books
Publisher Paul Andrews
Project Director Tim Hall
Editor Robyn Flemming (Wordswork Ltd)
Oct 1991
CAMBODIA- A PORTRAIT
Cambodia- A Portrait, offers a faithful portrait of a multi-faceted country determined to preserve its cultural identlity.
Tim Hall´s timely arrival into Cambodia coincided with the return of Prince Sihanouk to Phnom Penh in November 1991- an historic moment, heralding the possibility of a new era of Cambodian resurgence.
Tim Hall stayed in Cambodia for more than two months travelling to all parts of the country. It was a tough assignment, not only because of the extent of the area covered but also becasue of a still unsettled poltical climate which necessitated military escorts at times.
The rewards, however, were great, and the fruits of Tim Hall´s experience are the stunning photographs in this book. Here, are beautiful images depicting the many diverse aspects of the land, the people, the places and the tradtions that make Cambodia the enchanting country it is.
