Description

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The Asia Unique series of books highlights the extraordinary diversity of Asia by focusing on one specific topic, photographed in its amazing variety by some of the finest travel photographers currently covering Asia. Throughout the books, inspirational quotes and proverbs from Asia, related to the specific book topic, compliment the stunning images.

A Chinese proverb says: "A helping hand makes a happy heart." Hands are expressions of ourselves, measures by which we may be understood. Stretched out in acceptance or clenched in defiance, hands communicate our emotions. Weathered in the fields or immaculately manicured in the salon, they also reflect our lifestyles. Hands caress, pray, fight, dance, labor, greet, hug, hold, gesture, and help. Looking at hands across Asia is a journey of discovery, of stories untold. Asia Unique takes you by the hand to bring you the richness of this fascinating continent. Hands highlights the extraordinary diversity and character of hands across Asia, captured in 135 stunning color photographs and enriched by inspirational Asian quotes and proverbs related to hands.

About the Author

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Hans Kemp is a well-known photographer and writer based in Asia since the early nineties. His books about Asia and Vietnam have received universal acclaim. He is also the author of Bikes of Burden, illustrating Vietnam's amazing motorbike transportation. The Asia Unique series was born from a concept Kemp developed during his extended travels across Asia. Besides using a substantial number of his own photographs, the books showcase the work of some of the finest travel photographers currently covering Asia.