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People: Images From The World (Cube Books) Review
This is a very small book (the pages are about 2″ by 2″). It can be hard to read the text, it’s so small; I must be getting old, I have to take my glasses off just to see the page numbers.
Because of the size of the book, the pictures are necessarily small, too. But it is very interesting to see just how much visual information can be crammed into such a small space–a lot!
I like the fact that it gives images of people from around the world, not just their facial or bodily appearance (there is a fair bit of that) but also their occupations, expressions of faith, etc. Truly does demonstrate the world’s diversity, which is a sight to behold in such a small space. Especially I recommend it for kids, and it seems appropriate for that audience, although there’s at least one picture of a bare-breasted tribesperson, if you care about that sort of thing.
I’m afraid I haven’t read the text except for the picture captions (which are absolutely essential. I’m not sure how much the text matters. It might to you. I skimmed some; looked liked blather, but I didn’t care. You buy a book like this for the pictures, not for the practically illegible text.
My 3-year-old absolutely adores this book, I think largely because of the size. I’m rating this four stars just because my 3-year-old loves this to pieces. But I like it a lot myself.
If there’s a problem I have with it, it’s that the cover started coming off (and needed immediate reinforcement) after some not-too-terribly-rough handling by said 3-year-old. The tiny caption size could have been increased without sacrificing anything except, maybe, a tiny bit of “style.”
People: Images From The World (Cube Books) Overview
This heart-warming addition to White Star?s renowned CubeBook series celebrates the differences?and the sometimes surprising similarities?between different world cultures. More than 500 slice-of-life photographs depict family, home life, celebrations, religion, food, travel, and the arts around the world. Babies, children, adults, and the elderly, engaged in everyday activities, are conveyed with affection and great attention to detail, the result being a unique collection of portraits that pay tribute to humanity. In a chapter on the family and children, readers witness tender moments between parents and their children that, regardless of the distinctive settings?which are as far-flung as Africa, Asia, and Europe?and the differing physical traits of each family, mirror each other closely. From rustic dwellings in rural India to apartments outfitted with every convenience in American cities, readers are taken into homes around the globe, and given a fascinating glimpse into the vastly differing lifestyles of people from around the world. Chapters on work, spirituality and rituals, food, and theater give further insight into the lives of others, with vibrant photographs conveying the traditions and daily activities that set us apart?and connect us, as well.
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