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“…journey to undiscovered countries, and boldly go where few have gone before.” A Review of Tom Carter’s China, Portrait of a People

Posted on October 1, 2013 by James Lande

Tom Carter’s photography book CHINA: Portrait of a People (second printing 2013, Blacksmith Books) is a remarkable photo-essay of China today, broad in scope and comprehensive of subject. Even when contrasted with the work of his predecessors, discussed below, there is … Continue reading →

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Tulou 土樓 Communities, “Closed Outside, Open Inside” – a Variety of Chinese Courtyard Architecture

Posted on September 2, 2013 by James Lande

These reviews in which we get entangled do not result in more reviews of Yang Shen, but often they engulf the reviewer in unexpected subjects which themselves are engrossing. My review of Tom Carter’s China, Portrait of a People, which … Continue reading →

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Video Survey of Chinese Architecture

Posted on July 30, 2013 by James Lande

Here’s a new playlist that presents a quick overview of many aspects of Chinese architecture. The playlist begins with some of Tom Carter’s photos in a video that selects those showing buildings, houses, and other structures. Besides being a photo … Continue reading →

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John Thomson Photographs Discussed in Online Audio

Posted on May 16, 2013 by James Lande

 Just happened upon an interesting and detailed talk on the 19th century photographs of John Thomson. The audio discussion at KERA ListenLive, features host Krys Boyd talking with organizer of the exhibit Betty Yao, MBE of Credential International Arts Management in London, … Continue reading →

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Tom Carter’s “CHINA: Portrait of a People” now in 2nd printing

Posted on January 30, 2013 by James Lande

The 2nd printing of Tom Carter’s superb photo essay CHINA: Portrait of a People is available now, with an all-new prologue by acclaimed Chinese author Anchee Min (Pearl of China, The Last Empress, Becoming Madame Mao). Tom tells us that since … Continue reading →

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