112* Ambulance Amsterdam is a book about the emergency service in Amsterdam. Poelstra was able to closely follow the paramedics' daily work on the scene. This portrait of a service which celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2008 is superbly photographed and has been put together with a delicate sense of respect for the clients. Nevertheless, it is a hard-hitting book, as the subject matter is hardly subtle. But it is also a true ode to the people on the ambulances and the background staff who put in tireless efforts to help the people who call on their services.
