Paradise Inc. - Hardcover
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While beautifully and poignantly illustrated, Paradise Inc. is more than a visual journey. Nostalgic and critical, it is declaration of the photographer's love for Africa--which Jon Lee Anderson (The New Yorker) calls his "inescapable muse"--an expression of his fear that it might one day disappear, and an impassioned call to action. In this latest work, Bonn defies the clich?s of a wildlife wonderland that haunt the collective imagination, instead asking uncompromising questions and inviting us to strive for sustainable solutions together.
Born in Madagascar and raised in the Comoros Islands, Djibouti, and
Kenya, Bonn brings a unique perspective rooted in his French and
Malagasy heritage and diverse upbringing, exploring the idea of
"Africanness" in his work. It is through this intimate duality that Paradise Inc. delivers its urgent critique, unveils nuances, and captures the thrill of being in the wild.
As a staff writer for The New Yorker since 1998, he has reported from Syria, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Somalia, Angola, Liberia, Libya, Central African Republic, Mali, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Brazil, Cuba, Venezuela, Sri Lanka, and many other countries. Anderson has also profiled a number of international public figures, including Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Augusto Pinochet, Fidel Castro, Hugo Chavez, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and King Juan Carlos.
One of the most respected American journalists of his generation, Anderson is also the author of a biography on the iconic Marxist revolutionary Ernesto Che Guevara. He has written several other books, including Guerrillas: Journeys in the Insurgent World, The Lion's Grave: Dispatches from Afghanistan, and The Fall of Baghdad. Anderson is currently writing his next book, a biography of Fidel Castro.
Ezekiel Ole Katato is a Maasai elder and culturaliste working to secure the future of the Kenyan environment, wildlife, and Maasai generations to come. For three decades, he has supported the education of Maasai girls, promoting and facilitating access to stable and long-term schooling. He is also dedicated to establishing a peaceful coexistence between the Maasai and their elephant neighbors, securing and protecting 1.2 million hectares of land that not only protects the elephants and the environment, but also generates direct and sustainable income to rural villagers.
Ole Katato conceptualized managed "Walking with the Maasai," a six-day walking expedition through Maasai land following the footsteps of Joseph Thomson, the first European explorer to cross Maasai land in 1883. Women, girls, and youth groups have been supported through these walks.Free shipping on orders over $75. Standard shipping takes 3-7 business days. Returns accepted within 30 days of purchase.
While beautifully and poignantly illustrated, Paradise Inc. is more than a visual journey. Nostalgic and critical, it is declaration of the photographer's love for Africa--which Jon Lee Anderson (The New Yorker) calls his "inescapable muse"--an expression of his fear that it might one day disappear, and an impassioned call to action. In this latest work, Bonn defies the clich?s of a wildlife wonderland that haunt the collective imagination, instead asking uncompromising questions and inviting us to strive for sustainable solutions together.
Born in Madagascar and raised in the Comoros Islands, Djibouti, and
Kenya, Bonn brings a unique perspective rooted in his French and
Malagasy heritage and diverse upbringing, exploring the idea of
"Africanness" in his work. It is through this intimate duality that Paradise Inc. delivers its urgent critique, unveils nuances, and captures the thrill of being in the wild.
As a staff writer for The New Yorker since 1998, he has reported from Syria, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan, Lebanon, Somalia, Angola, Liberia, Libya, Central African Republic, Mali, South Sudan, Zimbabwe, Brazil, Cuba, Venezuela, Sri Lanka, and many other countries. Anderson has also profiled a number of international public figures, including Gabriel Garcia Marquez, Augusto Pinochet, Fidel Castro, Hugo Chavez, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad, and King Juan Carlos.
One of the most respected American journalists of his generation, Anderson is also the author of a biography on the iconic Marxist revolutionary Ernesto Che Guevara. He has written several other books, including Guerrillas: Journeys in the Insurgent World, The Lion's Grave: Dispatches from Afghanistan, and The Fall of Baghdad. Anderson is currently writing his next book, a biography of Fidel Castro.
Ezekiel Ole Katato is a Maasai elder and culturaliste working to secure the future of the Kenyan environment, wildlife, and Maasai generations to come. For three decades, he has supported the education of Maasai girls, promoting and facilitating access to stable and long-term schooling. He is also dedicated to establishing a peaceful coexistence between the Maasai and their elephant neighbors, securing and protecting 1.2 million hectares of land that not only protects the elephants and the environment, but also generates direct and sustainable income to rural villagers.
Ole Katato conceptualized managed "Walking with the Maasai," a six-day walking expedition through Maasai land following the footsteps of Joseph Thomson, the first European explorer to cross Maasai land in 1883. Women, girls, and youth groups have been supported through these walks.