{"product_id":"haiti-9781915423078","title":"Haiti","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePhotographer Bruce Gilden first traveled to Haiti in 1984 to document the Mardi Gras festivities. His landmark monograph, Haiti, was first published in 1996. This new expanded edition includes 40 new images made up until 2010, completing Gilden's vision of the country. Despite its proximity to the US and Miami, Haiti remains the least-developed country in the Western Hemisphere, having paid off its independence debt in 1947. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 144 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 06 November 2023\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: GOST Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn 1984, photographer Bruce Gilden embarked on his first journey to Haiti, driven by a deep fascination with the country and its vibrant Mardi Gras festivities in Portau Prince. His captivation with Haiti led him to make numerous return trips, culminating in the publication of his landmark monograph, Haiti, in 1996. This comprehensive collection of photographs, spanning several years, showcased Gilden's profound connection with the nation. Over the years, Gilden's dedication to Haiti remained unwavering, and this new expanded edition of his book brings his vision to life with an additional 40 stunning images, capturing the country up until 2010. Despite its proximity to Miami and the United States mainland, Haiti remains the least developed country in the Western Hemisphere. While it achieved independence from French colonial control and slavery in the early 19th Century, this liberation came at a significant cost, resulting in an \"independence debt\" that took until 1947 to be repaid. Furthermore, the country has faced chronic instability, dictatorships, and devastating natural disasters in recent decades, leaving it as the poorest nation in the Americas. Gilden's photographs, through their powerful portrayal of Haiti's people, culture, and landscapes, offer a poignant reflection on the country's challenges and resilience. His unwavering commitment to documenting Haiti's story continues to inspire and shed light on the complexities of this remarkable nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 1068g\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 222 x 297 x 21 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781915423078\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bruce Gilden","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44770905424122,"sku":"9781915423078","price":40.16,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/noImage_1_d46df5cd-38bd-4be1-bb63-b9df216d406d.jpg?v=1699977772","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/haiti-9781915423078","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}