Carlo Valsecchi Fruit and Vegetables |
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| By (photographer):
| Valsecchi, Carlo |
| Author:
| Barbero, Luca Massimo
Barbera, Giuseppe |
| ISBN: | 978-88-7439-439-5 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2008 |
| Publisher: | 5 Continents
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $65.00 |
Book Description:
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From Chinese apples to Italian zucchini, this book presents an unexpected tour of the world. Starting from a fruit wholesaler in Northern Italy, Carlo Valsecchi embarked on a photographic journey that led him to catalogue over 160 varieties of fruit and vegetables. His straight and objective photographs offer an abstract yet colorful glimpse into a fascinating and tasty world. This encyclopedic series of pictures is also a reflection on globalization, its effects on the...
More Description From Chinese apples to Italian zucchini, this book presents an unexpected tour of the world. Starting from a fruit wholesaler in Northern Italy, Carlo Valsecchi embarked on a photographic journey that led him to catalogue over 160 varieties of fruit and vegetables. His straight and objective photographs offer an abstract yet colorful glimpse into a fascinating and tasty world. This encyclopedic series of pictures is also a reflection on globalization, its effects on the circulation of goods, our diet, and lifestyle. This book will appeal to gourmands and conceptual art buffs alike.