David Katzenstein: Distant Journeys - Hardcover

by David Katzenstein (Photographer), Susanna Moore (Introduction by), Paul Bowles (Contribution by)

An intimate portrait of humanity through 120 duotone photographs.

The photographs collected here represent David Katzenstein's lifelong artistic journey as a visual chronicler of humanity. Traveling to many parts of the world, he experienced other cultures and peoples firsthand. The photographs presented here were drawn from a much larger body of work, with the hope of creating a journey through journeys for the viewer.

Katzenstein's travels took him to thirty-seven countries over forty-nine years. What started as a way to combine his two passions--photography and travel--has grown into a visual chronicle of humanity. Steeped in the tradition of documentary photography, Katzenstein imbues his work with immediacy, emotional engagement, and a deep respect for his subjects. He takes the viewer with him on his journeys, sharing public and private moments firsthand.

Author Biography

David Katzenstein is a New York-based photographer. He is the author of Ritual, also published by Hirmer.