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Zanzibar in Black and White

'Zanzibar in black and white' is a collection of fifty images in black and white from my trip to Zanzibar in June 2006.

The spice island of Zanzibar is a riot of colour and life, so it may seem bizarre even a little perverse to try and capture the essence of the country in shades of grey. And yet the approach somehow works. Black and white imagery has a timeless quality that is sometimes lacking in the more literal results of colour photography. For me Zanzibar, particularly the busy streets of Stone Town, also had that sense of being of another age. Away from the angry buzz of mopeds and the incongruous sight of Maasai warriors talking on mobile phones, I felt the very real possibility that the twenty-first century had been left far behind. I was thrilled and energised at the possibilities that presented themselves in my too-brief journey.

The book is 7.5 by 7.5 inches and is a perfect bound softback with a high gloss cover. The book is published by Lulu and can be bought from their online store by clicking on the image above. Lulu is a 'print on demand' service and when the book is ordered it will be printed and shipped directly from them. The typical lead time for delivery is one to two weeks depending on the chosen shipping option. Please don't hesitate to contact me if you have any questions about the book, though please note that I do not stock the book personally.