First published 2014
Renowned photographer Stephen Shore embarks on an extensive journey across Israel and the Palestinian territories, camera in hand. He travels from the northern region of Galilee to the southern Negev desert, documenting the terrain and inhabitants of this contested land. Shore's lens captures both the physical geography and the human stories that unfold within it. He photographs the ordinary moments of daily existence alongside the larger narratives that shape this region. The territory reveals itself as simultaneously attractive and repellent, secure and dangerous. Shore's visual investigation examines not just the land itself but the communities who call it home. Various writers contribute essays, each responding to a single photograph from Shore's collection. These diverse voices provide multiple viewpoints and interpretations. The book presents a complex portrait of a place defined by its contradictions, where beauty and conflict coexist in the same frame.
Genres: biography, history, art, travel, photography
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: documentary, multiple-perspectives
Setting: Galilee, Israel, Negev
Period: 21st-century
224 pages · Hardcover · Phaidon Press