Chong-Sik Lee and Photographer Mike Langford's brilliant photo compilation "Korea - Land of the Morning Calm: A Journey through North and South Korea" is an good coffee table style photo book of the Korean Peninsula.
The book focuses on the rural and traditional scenes of Korea, with only a couple of near-urban photos. Langford's photos capture mostly traditionally dressed Koreans engaging in day-to-day activities. The skill of the photographer is remarkable and the processing and presentation bring his hard work to the reader.
I disliked only one point in this book; the excessive white space surrounding some of the photos. In several cases, the photos are centered on a page surrounded by three to four inches of white space frame, seemingly for lack of material or in an awkward attempt to emphasize the photo. I believe this is likely a publishing issue, one which detracts from an otherwise wonderful text.
Loading your book clubs
There was a problem loading your book clubs. Please try again.
Not in a club? Learn more
Join or create book clubs
Choose books together
Track your books
Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free.
Download the free Kindle app and start reading Kindle books instantly on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required.
Read instantly on your browser with Kindle for Web.
Using your mobile phone camera - scan the code below and download the Kindle app.
Something went wrong. Please try your request again later.
Book recommendations, author interviews, editors' picks, and more. Read it now.
About the author
Follow authors to get new release updates, plus improved recommendations.
Reviews with images
A Nice Picture/Coffee Table Book with Great Photos of Rural, Traditional Korea
Chong-Sik Lee and Photographer Mike Langford's brilliant photo compilation "Korea - Land of the Morning Calm: A Journey through North and South Korea" is an good coffee table style photo book of the Korean Peninsula.The book focuses on the rural and traditional scenes of Korea, with only a couple of near-urban photos. Langford's photos capture mostly traditionally dressed Koreans engaging in day-to-day activities. The skill of the photographer is remarkable and the processing and presentation bring his hard work to the reader.I disliked only one point in this book; the excessive white space surrounding some of the photos. In several cases, the photos are centered on a page surrounded by three to four inches of white space frame, seemingly for lack of material or in an awkward attempt to emphasize the photo. I believe this is likely a publishing issue, one which detracts from an otherwise wonderful text.
Top review from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2010
The book focuses on the rural and traditional scenes of Korea, with only a couple of near-urban photos. Langford's photos capture mostly traditionally dressed Koreans engaging in day-to-day activities. The skill of the photographer is remarkable and the processing and presentation bring his hard work to the reader.
I disliked only one point in this book; the excessive white space surrounding some of the photos. In several cases, the photos are centered on a page surrounded by three to four inches of white space frame, seemingly for lack of material or in an awkward attempt to emphasize the photo. I believe this is likely a publishing issue, one which detracts from an otherwise wonderful text.
A Nice Picture/Coffee Table Book with Great Photos of Rural, Traditional Korea
Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2010
Chong-Sik Lee and Photographer Mike Langford's brilliant photo compilation "Korea - Land of the Morning Calm: A Journey through North and South Korea" is an good coffee table style photo book of the Korean Peninsula.Reviewed in the United States on January 17, 2010
The book focuses on the rural and traditional scenes of Korea, with only a couple of near-urban photos. Langford's photos capture mostly traditionally dressed Koreans engaging in day-to-day activities. The skill of the photographer is remarkable and the processing and presentation bring his hard work to the reader.
I disliked only one point in this book; the excessive white space surrounding some of the photos. In several cases, the photos are centered on a page surrounded by three to four inches of white space frame, seemingly for lack of material or in an awkward attempt to emphasize the photo. I believe this is likely a publishing issue, one which detracts from an otherwise wonderful text.
Images in this review
