Sebastiao Salgado From My Land to the Planet /anglais

Hal Gould, Master Photographer and director of the now closed Camera Obscura Gallery in Denver, CO, would introduce people to the contemporary section of the gallery with these (or similar) words, 'And here are the works of Sebastiao Salgado, the most important photographer working in the world today'. Through the exquisite images Salgado takes and the equally masterful quality of the prints, he is able to bring often difficult subjects to the viewer and cause the viewer to connect with the humanity of the situation portrayed. He evokes and provokes people to respond and, from my experience, care. This is why Mr. Gould holds Salgado in such high esteem.This book, which reads more like a letter to a friend in its meanderings, explores the passion and vision that has fueled Salgado's body of work. The photos included are wonderful and his honesty with discussing not only his Muse but also his despair and concern is revelatory. What becomes obvious via his imagery and writing is that Sebastiao Salgado cares deeply for humanity and the environment. I personally feel that his body of work would enhance any humanities course. After reading From My Land to the Planet, it's a richer experience when I view his photographs confirming Mr. Gould's pronouncement about Salgado's importance. Thank you, Mr. Salgado, for writing this important book.

"From My Land to the Planet": Is absolutely wonderful, bright but above all, warmly human. The journalist's pen of Isabelle Francq in this book is brilliant and simple, a well-achieved balance between esthetics, technique, research, documentation of photography as well biography/storytelling about Sebastiao Salgado. She transmits in a transparent and meaningful way, the work and life of S. Salgado. She captures, the passion to carry out his mission of life as a photographer and activist but also like a human been through by his own voice.This book really achieves, a positively and deeply impact in the people who read it and end up making it their own from the heart.She makes her own photograph of S.Salgado in her journalistic work, a beautiful tribute to his life and work and to those who are part of it (many people included). I. Francq and S. Salgado made a great team in this book. I love it.

Great book but a little short and do not expect a lesson on photography. It is the description of a life experience and a way to see things through lenses.

An excellent introduction to the haunting work and tireless life of Salgado. You will linger at his words and be moved by his take on the reality of our life on this planet.

A conversation with Sebastiao, a life story, even an incredible insight into his working methods - everything you've wanted to know about him, in one fascinating (if only too short....) book!

Great book! i really enjoyed reading it! Not a photography book, but more like an autobiography book. Sebastiao Salgado is one of the greatest photographers of all the time!

Very interesting book not only for photographers but for anyone who wants to read about an interesting life.

Understated and sparse and well worth reading to understand both Sabastiao and our relationship with our world.

Bit disappointing, interesting story but very self-congratulatory. Really like his photography so sort of wish I hadn't read this book.

A stunning book

amazing man and life!

Fans of Salgado should pick up this book. If offers insights into the man that are beyond his images.

Le foto di Sebastiao Salgado sono bellissime ma preferito che le foto non fossero stampate su due pagine. Buon prezzo. Buon qualita'. Consigliato a tutti. Marito contento! Grazie!