Elynor, Autore presso Dust Books

Exodus: A Journey into the Human Soul through the Lens of Sebastião Salgado

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Cover of the book 'EXODUS' by SEBASTIÃO SALGADO. Black and white collage of photographs depicting themes of exile, migration, and displacement. Includes a German subtitle about the new edition of Sebastião Salgado's classic work. Features a quote in German about responsibility. Publisher's name 'TASCHEN' at the bottom. Serious and impactful human issues portrayed through photography.

Sebastião Salgado’s “Exodus” is a monumental photography book documenting the mass migrations caused by wars, famines, and natural disasters across more than 40 countries. This comprehensive review explores Salgado’s powerful black and white images, his background with Magnum Photos, and the challenges and importance of documentary photography. The article delves into the human tragedies recounted in “Exodus”, including the Rwandan genocide, the Ethiopian famine, and the conflicts in the former Yugoslavia, providing historical context and links to further information. It also highlights the role of initiatives like “We Are the World” in mobilizing support for humanitarian causes and the importance of involving younger generations in social issues through art and music. Ultimately, the review presents “Exodus” as a powerful and necessary work that reminds us of our shared humanity and the need to act for positive change, encouraging readers to support humanitarian organizations and commit to social justice and human solidarity.

21 May 2024 0

The Charming Exquisiteness of Parisian Small Publishing Houses in the 1940s: Literary Salons of a Bygone Era

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A vertical illustration depicting a Parisian literary salon from the 1940s. The scene shows intellectuals and writers engaged in lively discussions under the warm glow of lamplight. The room is filled with bookshelves, antique furniture, and scattered manuscripts. In the foreground, there are cigars and fine wine glasses. In the background, a large window reveals a nighttime view of the Eiffel Tower. The color palette evokes a sense of nostalgia and elegance.

This article explores the fascinating world of small Parisian publishing houses in the 1940s, which served as bohemian literary salons and bastions of beauty against the vulgarity of modern times. It highlights examples such as the Éditions Henry Béziat in the Passage Choiseul, the Éditions du Petit Chêne, Sylvia Beach’s Shakespeare and Company Bookstore, Roger Stéphane’s Éditions du Scorpion, Paul Hartmann’s Éditions du Seuil, and Jacques Rivière and Gaston Gallimard’s Nouvelle Revue Française. The article also emphasizes the role of the Éditions de Minuit as a beacon of literary resistance during the German occupation and notes how some of these publishing houses evolved into modern publishing giants. Finally, it mentions the literary contests organized by these publishing houses to promote new talents.