Passage to Burma: Second Edition

Scott Stulberg

ISBN 10: 1634504852 / ISBN 13: 9781634504850

Published by Skyhorse, 2015

Leichte Risse. Experience the enchanting beauty of a country in transition, where magic permeates the sights, sounds, and smells, overshadowing modernity. For over a decade, Scott Stulberg has journeyed to Burma (Myanmar) to capture this essence through his lens. His collection showcases the heart and soul of this magnificent land. Explore Bagan, home to two thousand pagodas carved from native rock, spanning an area one-sixth the size of Washington, DC. Discover Mandalay, a captivating blend of calm and chaos that delights the eye. Inle Lake reveals fishermen skillfully navigating their long boats, their legs wrapped around paddles, while small villages cling to the water's edge. Mrauk, a remote gem, sees few tourists, making it an intriguing escape. Yangon (formerly Rangoon) retains its colonial charm along shady avenues, reflecting its rich history. Throughout this diverse country, Buddhist monks in saffron robes embody warmth and openness, symbolizing the spirit of Burma.This second edition features new photographs from Stulberg's recent travels, enhancing the visual journey through this remarkable destination. As Rudyard Kipling noted, "This is Burma. It is quite unlike any place you know about.". Seller Inventory # 5c7e5e46-241d-4bcb-b1f8-a9b971e5cfb1

Synopsis:

Get lost in the timeless beauty of a country in transition.

It is a charming and satisfying thing that there are still places in this world where magic seems to pervade the sights, smells, and sounds of a place more than the trappings of the so-called modern world. For more than ten years Scott Stulberg has made multiple pilgrimages to Burma (sometimes called Myanmar) to capture this sense of magic with his cameras. The result of those pilgrimages is captured here in a collection of images that display the heart and soul of this magnificent country.

This is a place of dreams. Bagan, where two thousand pagodas carved from the native rock occupy an area one-sixth the size of Washington, DC. Mandalay, an exercise in calm and chaos that seduces the eye in every direction. Inle Lake, where images pop up around every corner: fishermen in their long boats, their legs wrapped strangely around the paddles; small villages clustered along the water like clumps of mussels clinging to a rocky shoreline. Mrauk, a place so remote that tourists are a curious rarity. And Yangon (once Rangoon), a tropical coastal city that still bears the remnants of colonial rule along its shady avenues. And around every corner of this country of contrasts are Burma’s Buddhist monks in their distinct saffron robes. Their warmth and openness have come to symbolize this amazing country.

This second edition of Passage to Burma includes new photographs from Stulberg’s latest travels abroad to this remarkable place. “This is Burma,” wrote Ruyard Kipling. “It is quite unlike any place you know about.”

About the Author: Scott Stulberg’s love for travel and photography has led him to many remote corners of the globe, with Southeast Asia being his favorite destination. Stulberg has taught photography classes at UCLA Extension, as well as workshops around the world—sharing his insights into “seeing differently” with his students. Stulberg’s images have been featured in countless magazines including the National Geographic and Time magazine. His images have also been used in campaigns for Fujifilm and major department stores, and are on permanent display at the United Nations. Stulberg resides in Sedona, Arizona.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Passage to Burma: Second Edition
Publisher: Skyhorse
Publication Date: 2015
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine
Edition: 2nd Edition