Danny lyon: deep sea diver (Tapa dura)

A pioneer of ºNew JournalismÈ, LyonÈs fearless determination to immerse himself in local culture enabled him to create a unique portrait of the place and its people. LyonÈs vivid descriptions bring the photographs alive to portray the traditions and idiosyncrasies of a rapidly changing nation. A unique and highly collectable edition With his vintage Leica and accompanied by a young translator named Lolly Pop, American photographer Danny Lyon traveled across Shanxi Province in northeast China six times between 2005 and 2009. The result of LyonÈs unfailing enthusiasm for immersing himself in local banter and customs is an extraordinary portrait of China and the Chinese, one seldom seen by foreigners. LyonÈs unparalleled photographic findings and discoveries are presented in this limited edition photobook alongside his handwritten annotations and commentary, as well as his ever-inquisitive and non-judgmental prose.