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Our World Now 4

by Reuters
RM41.00 MYR Now RM34.00 MYR Save 17%
Our World Now 4
Our World Now 4

Captivating visual chronicle of global 2010 events.

If you're intrigued by the power of a single image to tell a story, "Our World Now 4" could offer you a profound visual journey across different landscapes and moments of 2010. The beauty and tragedy captured by Reuters photojournalists make this book not only a historical record but an emotional narrative through the lens of some of the best in the field. It's for those who appreciate the art of photography intertwined with the pulse of world events.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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Our World Now 4

by Reuters
RM41.00 MYR Now RM34.00 MYR Save 17%
ISBN: 9780500289280
Authors: Reuters
Publisher: Thames & Hudson
Date of Publication: 2011-06-01
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Art, Politics, History
Related Topics: Art and Photography, Photography, American History, Politics, World History
Goodreads rating: 4.57
(rated by 14 readers)

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A stunning summary of the past year that captures the full range of life. The fourth edition of Our World Now captures the key events from 2010 in more than 350 powerful photographs. Organized into four sections that represent the four quarters of the year, the images cover the full range of global politics, commerce, conflict, the environment, natural disasters, faith and festivities, entertainment, celebrity, and lifestyle. The photos offer a fresh take on the year’s most memorable events as well as plenty of less-familiar stories. The completely new collection of images features special in-depth photo essays from around the world, many of them created by local photographers with unique access and insight. The book provides an indispensable visual record of our times. 360 full-color and 10 black-and-white photographs.
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Captivating visual chronicle of global 2010 events.

If you're intrigued by the power of a single image to tell a story, "Our World Now 4" could offer you a profound visual journey across different landscapes and moments of 2010. The beauty and tragedy captured by Reuters photojournalists make this book not only a historical record but an emotional narrative through the lens of some of the best in the field. It's for those who appreciate the art of photography intertwined with the pulse of world events.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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