James and Other Apes
James and Other Apes by James Mollison is a visually striking collection published by Chris Boot on October 1, 2004. This edition features 112 pages of close-up portraits capturing gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans, and bonobos, each accompanied by personal histories that highlight their human-like qualities. The photographs, taken in sanctuaries across Africa and Asia, challenge the viewer’s perception of the boundary between humans and animals.
In this work, readers will find a compelling exploration of the lives of these apes, many of whom are victims of the bush meat trade that threatens their survival. The collection serves as a poignant reminder of the urgent need for conservation efforts to protect these great apes. Through Mollison’s lens, the book presents a powerful visual narrative that emphasizes the importance of understanding and safeguarding these remarkable creatures.
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James and Other Apes is a collection of 50 close-up portraits of gorillas, chimpanzees, orangutans and bonobos. The images are so strong and the featured apes-all named, with personal histories-so human-like that the viewer calls into question the dividing-line between “man” and “animal.” Photographed in sanctuaries across Africa and Asia, the apes featured are mainly victims of the trade in bush meat that threatens to cause their extinction. The work of young British image-maker James Mollison, a photographer working for the Benetton artlab “Fabrica” outside Venice, these images are a moving and powerful argument for the protection of the great apes and endorsed by world-renowned scientist and best-selling author Jane Goodall in her powerful introduction to the book.
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