Description
Explore the profound and poignant imagery of Jongwoo Park's 'DMZ - Demilitarized Zone of Korea.' This compelling photo-documentation delves deep into the unique landscape dividing North and South Korea, a region officially known for peace yet paradoxically one of the most militarized areas globally. Spanning 248 km and 4 km wide, this buffer zone offers a fascinating juxtaposition of tension and tranquility that is captured beautifully through Park's lens. The DMZ, operating under strict armistice conditions since the Korean War, has seen little human activity, allowing nature to reclaim the land. Park's supply of vibrant photographs showcases the breathtaking natural beauty and ecological diversity of the DMZ, which is now a sanctuary for endangered species. This 2017 publication from the renowned Steidl is a must-have for those interested in military history, environmental conservation, and breathtaking photography. Condition: BRAND NEW. ISBN: 9783958293151. With free shipping, it is an extraordinary addition to your collection. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Immerse yourself in the complex narrative of the DMZ through Jongwoo Park's exceptional work and experience a side of history rarely shared.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9783958293151
Year: 2017
Publisher: Steidl
Pages: 248
Description:
This book is Jongwoo Park's photo-documentation of the Demilitarized Zone or DMZ of Korea, the strip of land dividing North and South Korea. About 248 km long, 4 km wide, and 60 km from Seoul, this buffer zone between the two countries is, despite its name, one of the most militarized borders in the world, operating under strict armistice conditions following the end of the Korean War in 1953. In 2009 the South Korean Ministry of National Defense invited Park to document the DMZ, an area normally inaccessible to civilians and of which no comprehensive photographic record existed. Park did so rigorously until 2012, although the project proved a complex administrative undertaking involving detailed negotiations and planning. An unlikely tension energizes Park's series: the contrast between military presence (seen through barbed wire, outposts, and armed troops which have led to sporadic violence), and the natural beauty of the DMZ. For the isolation of this diverse landscape has allowed it to largely revert to its original state; today it is recognized as one of the world's best-preserved temperate habitats and home to several endangered species of flora and fauna.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9783958293151
Year: 2017
Publisher: Steidl
Pages: 248
Description:
This book is Jongwoo Park's photo-documentation of the Demilitarized Zone or DMZ of Korea, the strip of land dividing North and South Korea. About 248 km long, 4 km wide, and 60 km from Seoul, this buffer zone between the two countries is, despite its name, one of the most militarized borders in the world, operating under strict armistice conditions following the end of the Korean War in 1953. In 2009 the South Korean Ministry of National Defense invited Park to document the DMZ, an area normally inaccessible to civilians and of which no comprehensive photographic record existed. Park did so rigorously until 2012, although the project proved a complex administrative undertaking involving detailed negotiations and planning. An unlikely tension energizes Park's series: the contrast between military presence (seen through barbed wire, outposts, and armed troops which have led to sporadic violence), and the natural beauty of the DMZ. For the isolation of this diverse landscape has allowed it to largely revert to its original state; today it is recognized as one of the world's best-preserved temperate habitats and home to several endangered species of flora and fauna.