In the South of France (Imago Mundi Book)

By Don Krohn

A photographic compendium of the light and landscape of Provence, a celebration of a region immortalized by artists such as Cezanne and Van Gogh. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1567920993
• ISBN13: 9781567920994
• Release Date: November 1999
• Publisher: David R. Godine Publisher
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 1.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 9.0" x 9.9"

Customer Reviews

Not for the coffee table, more for the heart.

If you're looking for a glossy coffee table book with gorgeously sumptuous photos, but not much else, don't buy this book. However, if you want a book with meaningful and very topical pictures with a heartwarming text written by a man who obviously loves this part of the world, then this book is for you. My favorite photo is of an old man holding a bunch of carrots behind his back. This, to me, meant far more than a technically perfect picture of an idyllic village square - even though there's nothing wrong with that. But the "carrot man" grabbed my heart. I just wanted to go to Provence, meet him and sit down at a rustic cafe and share a glass or two of vin ordinaire with him. That's how this book will affect you.

Throwing light on a simple life

In the South of France, by Don Krohn, is so much more than a book of beautiful photographs. I was drawn into the book by the luscious color plates, eager to see what this famous land - the south of France - looked like. Page after page, rolling sunlit landscapes and intimate private moments delighted my painter's eye and wanderlust! But upon entering into the narrative that accompanies the photographs, I became enthralled with a sense of the day-to-day life there as it was revealed in the pages, and I found many passages that went from poetic to descriptive to profound. I had a lot to ponder as I again meandered through the photographs, choosing a few favorites that still beckon me to the south of France. Mr. Krohn was able to bring the area to life for me both visually and intellectually, even though I have never been there!

A standout in every way

I received this elegant and enjoyable book as a gift and will surely buy it in the future to give to friends. The photographs offer glimpses of the deep beauty and daily life of the south of France, and the graceful text adds personal, historic and artistic background - a rare combination from one artist.

Almost as good as travelling there yourself!

Photographer Don Krohn's rich palette and unique vision are highlights of this volume. From abstract landscapes to witty village scenes, he reveals an intimate knowledge of this legendary place. His preface demonstrates a sweeping knowledge of the history of Provence and also reveals something of how an artist approaches a new subject. His generous selection of quotes by various artists and authors adds to our appreciation of the many qualities of this beautiful spot. A great gift or mini-vacation for the coffee table.

Beautiful photos with a wonderful text

What a remarkable and brilliant collection of photos are included in this beautiful new book! I don't usually go for the photo gift book, but this is like nothing I've ever seen. Each photo captures some wonderful moment of the French landscape, whether it be a natural or built one. I loved the way Krohn understands the color and shapes of any one of his photographs-they really become a bit like abstract paintings at times. The section of quotations by a variety of authors (from Robert Stevenson to MFK Fisher) placed at the start of the book is a wonderful treat. A perfect book for the holiday season.