Turconi, Angelo. Au Coeur du Congo; Congo Revisited by Angelo Turconi.

Stichting Kunsboek (Oostkomp, Belgium), 2018. Prevace by Lye M. Yoka. Hardcover, illustrated boards, not issued with dust jacket. Oversize. Very good with small dent on back cover, kissed at upper spine tips, and small black dot at top of text block. An attractive copy. About the book: Angelo Turconi spent fifty years roaming the Democratic Republic of Congo. This passionate, curious and compassionate photographer documented the daily life of the Congolese, with a particular focus on their cultural heritage and artisanal and artistic traditions. His photographs capture the power of ancestral ceremonies and the joy of popular celebrations, presided over by the traditional chiefs who still occupy a prestigious position. They reveal the social structure of this central African community by observing the work of artisans, farmers, conveyers of goods (riding their impressive cargo bikes) and market traders.  Text in Dutch and English translation. 260 pages. Issued at $80. Heavy and large book, requires more than typical shipping.