Bibliography
African Twilight: Vanishing Rituals & Ceremonies of the African Continent (2018)
African Twilight is the two-volume magnum opus of the two pioneering documentary photographers of African tribal cultures and ceremonies - a world that is quickly vanishing before our very eyes.
ForeWord Photographic Book of the Year (2019)
Painted Bodies (2012)
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Faces of Africa (2004)
A first person summation of thirty years photography in Africa with personal insights by the authors and stories from behind the scenes.
Publisher: National Geographic Society, USA. and France
KARO Body Painting (2002)
A study of the art of body painting practiced during the courtship season by the Karo people who live along the banks of the Omo River.
Publisher: Taller Experimental, Santiago Chile
African Ceremonies Concise Edition (2002)
With accompanying music CD
The four hundred page abridged version of African Ceremonies double volume featuring rituals and ceremonies that mark the African life cycle from birth to death – including over ninety ceremonies recorded in thirty-six countries.
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams Inc., USA and France.
African Ceremonies Double Volume (1999)
An eight hundred page double volume study of rituals and ceremonies that mark the African life cycle from birth to death – including over ninety ceremonies recorded in thirty six countries.
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams Inc., USA, and UK, France, Germany and Italy.
United Nations Award for Excellence From U.N. Society of Writers & Artists*
African Ceremonies – “For vision and understanding of the role of cultural traditions in the pursuit of peace in the world.”
The Biarritz Photography Festival Award, France
“For best photography book”
14th Annual New York Book Show U.S.A.
1st place in “Photographic Book Design” and “Photography Book” categories
Africa Adorned (1984)
By Angela Fisher
A seven year study of the jewellery and body decoration of forty three countries across the African continent, revealing the richness, creativity and diversity of design of African peoples.
Publisher: Collins U.K, Abrams USA, and Germany, France and Italy.
Maasai (1980)
By Carol Beckwith
A document of the ancient customs and vivid ceremonies that mark each passage of Maasai life from cradle to grave, including legends, songs and prayers.
Publisher: Abrams/Abradale, USA and UK, Germany and France
Anisfield-Wolf Book Award “For outstanding contributions to the understanding of cultural diversity and prejudice.”
Dinka (2010)
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Hewlett Packard Award: Best Photographic Book of Year (2010)
Lamu: Kenya’s Enchanted Island (2009)
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2009 ForeWord Photographic Book of the Year
MAASAI, HIMBA, HAMAR Body Painting (2002)
A study of the use of ochre to beautify the body as practiced by the Maasai, Himba and Hamar peoples of Eastern and Southern Africa.
Publisher: Taller Experimental, Santiago Chile
SURMA Body Painting (2002)
A study of body painting, one of the oldest art forms on the continent, as practiced by the Surma people who live in the remote wilderness region of Southwest Ethiopia.
Publisher: Taller Experimental, Santiago Chile
Passages (2000)
An illustrated catalogue featuring one hundred photographs from African Ceremonies (Double Volume set) chosen to create the Passages Exhibition which has been shown in major museums in the United States and South America.
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams Inc., USA and France.
African Ark (1990)
A study of the traditional cultures, lifestyles and religions of the peoples of the Horn of Africa – a microcosm of the continent, focusing on Ethiopia, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Northeastern Kenya and Eastern Sudan.
Publisher: Harry N. Abrams Inc., USA, and UK, France, Germany and Italy.
Anisfield-Wolf Book Award “For outstanding contributions to the understanding of cultural diversity and prejudice.”
Nomads of Niger (1983)
By Carol Beckwith
A two year journey with the Wodaabe nomads following their ten month dry season migration and ending with the spectacular courtship rituals of the rainy season.
Publisher: Abrams/Abradale, USA, and France.