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Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. Beckwith, Carol; Angela Fisher [photographers and drawings] (illustrator). AFRICAN ARK: PEOPLE AND ANCIENT CULTURES OF ETHIOPIA AND THE HORN OF AFRICA, written by Graham Hancock, photographs by Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher, drawings by Carol Beckwith, hardcover with dust jacket, 1990. BOOK CONDITION: near fine. The text block and illustrations are in fine condition with no marks, tears, or dog ears. There is no bookplate nor signature of previous owner. Not a library book, but there is a remainder mark on the bottom edge. The price tag of a used bookstore from 1994 is attached to the first free endpaper. Tight binding. The gray cloth boards are in near fine condition but for a couple of thin streaks. The glossy dust jacket is in near fine condition (some impressions made by someone using the book as a flat surface for writing a check or note). 14 x 10 ½, 320 pages, 90 ounces. NOTE THAT SINCE THE BOOK WEIGHS OVER FIVE POUNDS, THERE WILL BE ADDITIONAL SHIPPING CHARGES IF YOU LIVE OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES XX [From the dust jacket flaps] The region of Ethiopia and its surrounding countries? the Horn of Africa?is known today as a land of famine and war, but it is also the last secret kingdom of the world, a land of mystery and fierce beauty. Cut off by soaring mountain ranges, burning lava deserts, unexplored wildernesses, and an isolated Indian Ocean coastline, the Horn of Africa is a great Ark that has, for centuries, sheltered an astonishing variety of societies. From the sophisticated cultures of the Christian highlands and the Islamic coast to the proud nomads of the Ogaden desert and the primitive tribes of the last wlldernesses of the continent, the region is a true microcosm of Africa and a time capsule in which we can see many of the stages of the development of modern culture. Inspired by deep knowledge and love of the region, this magnificent book from two of the world's outstanding photographers, Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher, is the record of a five-year journey of discovery. XX CAROL BECKWITH was born and educated in the United States. Since 1972 she has travelled throughout Africa, living with the Maasai of Kenya and Tanzania, and the Wodaabe of Niger. These experiences led to her two photographic books, Maasai (with Tepilit Ole Saitoti, 1980), which received the Annisfield-Wolf Award in Race Relations, and Nomads of Niger (with Marion van Offelen, 1984), which became the subject of her award-winning film, Way of the Wodaabe (1988). Her photographs have been exhibited and published in the United States, Europe, Japan, and Africa. ANGELA FISHER was born and educated in Australia. Since 1970 she has spent most of her time in Africa. Her first book was Africa Adorned (1984), the acclaimed photographic record of the jewelery and body decoration of the entire continent. She has also photographed traditional ceremonies and everyday life in the Yemen, Afghanistan, Nepal, Ladakh, and India. Her photographs and collections of ethnic jewelry have been exhibited in Europe, the United States, Canada, Kenya, and Australia. GRAHAM HANCOCK, formerly East Africa correspondent for the Economist, has spent fifteen years travelling in the Horn of Africa and studying its peoples. He is the author of several books on the region including Ethiopia: The Challenge of Hunger (1985), Under Ethiopian Skies (1983) and, most recently, Lords (1989).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher (Photographers) (illustrator). 1st Edition. First edition (2009.) Hardcover with dust jacket. Folio with 280 pages. Signed on the half title page, "For Timi, With the hope that our book will inspire your first journey to Africa, and especially to the island paradise of Lamu ` a place close to our hearts. With all warmest wishes at this lovely Ludwig Lamu Launch, Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher," this has a little drawing above it with a cloud a sun peeking thru and stars drawn by Carol Beckwith. The book and dust jacket are in very good condition very slight shelf wear. Interior is clean and tight. The backside of the dj has some staining which does Not affect the book or the front of the dj. Profusely illustrated. Pictures available upon request. "From the most important photographers of African cultures comes this extraordinary portrait of Kenya s remote island paradise and its lifestyle, crafts, architecture, decorative arts, and traditions. "The publishing house of Rizzoli, with its reputation for visually stunning, high-quality books, never fails to please, and their new offering, Lamu: Kenya s Enchanted Island by George and Lorna Abungu, will definitely not disappoint travelers in search of a glimpse of paradise." "Carol Beckwith and Angela Fisher are world-renowned photographers who have dedicated their lives to recording the traditional cultures of Africa. They have twelve published books include Maasai (1980), Africa Adorned (1984), African Ark (1990), Faces of Africa (2002), Surma/Karo (2007), Dinka (2008), and African Ceremonies (1999), which received the United Nations Award of Excellence." Black spine/Gold text. #033531 Size: Folio. Signed. Photo Essays / Architecture.