Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2005/05/12
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Red & White Publishing proudly announces the availability of SOUL ODYSSEY--an exclusive soliloquy photography book by Lans Brahmantyo which has been launched at Duta Fine Arts Gallery, Jalan Kemang Utara 55A, Jakarta Selatan w on Thursday 05.05.05 at 5.55 pm. The book was written by Oscar Motuloh, the chief photographer of the Antara News Agency. Pictures were taken with Leica MP and M7. Books are available for sale: 23 x 35 cm, large format 136 pages, duotone black & white, exclusive hardbound, jacket Deluxe Limited Edition (of 100 copies with special slipcase), signed, numbered and include a special A5 photoprint is USD 99 Regular Edition (of 400 copies) is USD 59 The photographer and this book have been acknowledged and supported by Leica Camera AG. For photos of the book and some pictures, please email: brahm@afterhoursgroup.com Synopsis: In SOUL ODYSSEY by Lans Brahmantyo, the journey is but a route. It is like a process by which his determination becomes a destination. Using a realistic approach, the simplicity of angles stands out in Brahm?s photographs, illustrating his explicit strength. His photographic creation can be called a ?visual soliloquy? because of the way it expresses a yearning for a very personal spiritual enlightenment. Never without a camera, Brahm captured a variety of events and activities that touched his heart during his pilgrimage to the Old City of Jerusalem and several locations in the Middle East, all of which have a historical and spiritual significance. What is important in this book is that Brahm has precisely chosen photography as his medium to visually express his feelings to those who believe in the power of symbology in photography. A collection of images of a soul-refreshing odyssey in the subjective spirit of peace. About Lans Brahmantyo: Lans Brahmantyo, who preferred to be called as Brahm, was born in Surabaya, Indonesia on 7 July 1966. After graduating with a joint BSc in Electrical Engineering/MBA in Management Information Systems degree from the University of Denver, Colorado in 1992, he worked for NeXT Computer Inc. as a Campus Consultant for metropolitan Denver area. In 1993, Brahm joined Alembic Systems International and founded Q? Image & Advertising before his decision to return to Jakarta, Indonesia in late 1994 and founded Afterhours Design in 1996, a consulting firm specializing in graphic communications. He also co- founded Hexart Publishing in 1999 and Red & White Publishing in 2004. An expert in high-end digital drum scanning, digital imaging and piezography, he began his own journey into the wonderful world of photography in 2002 and is mainly interested in landscape, architecture, human interest and street-scene photography. He is an avid traveler and collects both art and antique books. Brahm currently lives in Jakarta with his wife and four sons. For ordering and more information, please contact: Lans Brahmantyo +6281310205030, brahm@afterhoursgroup.com Guntur Santoso +62816971712, guntur@paperina.com All the best, Lans Brahmantyo AFTERHOURS Group Jalan Merpati Raya 45 Menteng Dalam, Jakarta 12870 Indonesia phone: +62 21 830 6819 fax: +62 21 829 0612 mobile: +62 813 10 20 50 30, +62 816 82 38 48