Vanishing Cultures of South Africa

by Peter Magubane

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0847820971
• ISBN13: 9780847820979
• Release Date: June 1998
• Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 2.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.8" x 11.7"

Customer Reviews

vanishing cultures

Interesting information about the tribes and their culture in South Africa documented with beautiful fotos.

WAITING FOR A BOOK

When this book was first published, here in South Africa its promotion was good. I decided this was my type of book, so I went shopping. None of the bookshops that I usually use had it and so I placed an order at a couple of the stores (explaining I also had another order somewhere else.It really was worth waiting for, the photography is outstanding. There is also enough information for people who do not live in Africa - just to wet their taste budsSouth Africa has had plenty of problems in the past but when I see a book like this, I am very honoured as I know these tribes, they are colourful and very proud.

A fascinating insight into South African cultures

This richly illustrated book is a fascinating look at the various traditional black cultures in South Africa. The photographer spent time with different tribal peoples, experiencing their day-to-day lives. His magnificent photographs allow us a glimpse into these vanishing worlds as they adapt to modern, urban influences. For travellers interested in meeting people and armchair anthropologists, this is an indispensable read.