Visionary World | Akateeminen Kirjakauppa

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, complement the stunning images.


Catch
shows the many ways people across the Asian 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 colours, shapes and sizes, rods short and long, bamboo
traps, 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;
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.


"...
the glorious details of Asia and the life that captures so many of us
and keeps us there. Why do I live in Asia? These books beautifully
answer that question..." Amazon review