Synopses & Reviews
Catch shows the many ways people across Asia catch fish. A Chinese proverb says, ""Dont stand by the water and long for fish; go home and weave a net."" Fishing has been one of man's main pursuits throughout the ages. Asia's oceans, lakes, and rivers provide for a substantial part its peoples diet. Ingenious contraptions and clever devices have been constructed to gather a bountiful catch, or simply to ensure food on the table. Nets come in all colors, shapes, and sizes; rods can be short or long; bamboo traps can be small enough to hold a handful of river crabs or oversized to capture a catfish of monstrous proportions. Catch highlights the extraordinary diversity of fishing methods across Asia, captured in 117 stunning color photographs and enriched by inspirational Asian quotes and proverbs related to the act of fishing.
Review
The “Asia Unique” series is a treat for the eye and one that should not be missed.
~Shutterbug Magazine
Synopsis
The Asia Unique series of books highlights the extraordinary diversity of Asia by focusing on one specific topic, photographed in its amazing diversity by some of the finest travel photographers currently working in Asia. Throughout the books, inspirational quotes and proverbs from Asia, related to the specific book topic, compliment the stunning images.
Catch shows the many ways people across the continent go about catching fish. There is a Chinese proverb that says, "don't stand by the water and long for fish; go home and weave a net." Fishing has been one of man's main pursuits throughout the ages. Asia's oceans, lakes and rivers provide for a substantial part of people's diets. Ingenious contraptions and clever devices have been constructed to gather a bountiful catch or simply to ensure there is food on the table. Nets come in all colors, shapes and sizes, rods short and long, bamboo traps, small enough to hold a handful of river crabs or over-sized to capture a catfish of monstrous proportions.
Catch highlights the extraordinary diversity of fishing methods across Asia; enriched by inspirational Asian quotes and proverbs related to the act of fishing. It is a wonderful photographic journey about those who make a living from the sea. Evocative images that illustrate the unique cultural traditions of Asia's fishermen, from the quietly contemplative rod and line to the beautifully crafted boats. A fascinating insight.
About the Author
Hans Kemp is a well known photographer and writer based in Asia since the early nineties. His books about Asia and Vietnam have received universal acclaim. He is also the author of Bikes of Burden, illustrating Vietnams amazing motorbike transportation. The Asia Unique series was born from a concept Kemp developed during his extended travels across Asia. Besides using a substantial number of his own photographs, the books showcase the work of some of the finest travel photographers currently covering Asia.