Before They Pass Away Collector´s Edition

　　英國攝影師Jimmy Nelson耗時三年，從非洲到南美洲，紀錄世界各地35個即將消失的部落。在全球化的浪潮下，這些以大自然休戚與共的原始部落，逐漸失去他們獨特的生活方式、藝術及傳統。Jimmy Nelson藉震撼人心的影像，呈現他們的風俗與工藝，以及這些文化守護者的面容。讓觀者透過寬闊的影像，發掘最深層的細節，以及世界最珍稀質樸的淨土風貌。(文/ 巧比非爾)

　　This historic volume showcases tribal cultures around the world. With globalization, these societies are to be prized for their distinctive lifestyles, art and traditions. They live in close harmony with nature, now a rarity in our modern era. Jimmy Nelson not only presents us with stunning images of customs and artifacts, but also offers insightful portraits of people who are the guardians of a culture that they - and we - hope will be passed on to future generations in all its glory. Nelson's large-plate field camera captures every intricate detail and fine nuance for posterity. What's more, this splendid pageantry is set against a vivid backdrop of some of the world's most pristine landscapes. Text in English / German & French

作者簡介

　　Jimmy Nelson (born Sevenoaks, Kent, 1967) started working as a photographer in 1987. From 1997 onwards he began to accumulate images of remote and unique cultures photographed with a traditional 50-year-old 10 x 8 plate camera. Many awards followed. When he started to exhibit and sell these images successfully and internationally, this created the subsequent momentum and enthusiasm for the initiation of this project: Before they Pass Away.