Fate with Tibet

Author: Feng Wei
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Publish Date: 2004-10-01
Features: A photographer's three trips to Tibet to capture stories on the snow-covered plateau, with over a thousand exquisite photos fully revealing Tibetan cultural landscapes and customs. Photographic documentation of major religious events from 2002 to 2003, driving alone into Ali, and stories of inspiring journeys to Tibet told by several fellow travelers. This book primarily records Feng Wei's solo, bicycle-powered quest for dreams in 2003. Feng Wei, a former educated youth, has held various roles as a journalist, editor, photographer, and art director of a graphic design company. His diverse identities contribute to the book's unique character: the "ambitious" spirit of an educated youth drives this journey; his journalistic training keeps his observations sharp and his writing rigorous; his publishing experience gives him insight into readers and the market; the comic strip and cinematic montage narrative style is a result of his background in editing youth literature, giving the book an uncommon charm and readability that meets the demands of the "image-reading era"; as a resource photographer, he refuses to tolerate mediocre informative images. The exquisite photos selected from tens of thousands of works make the book shine. As the head of a design company, Feng Wei maintains practicality and astute calculation even when his mind soars, which is evident throughout the book, offering readers valuable insights. In a visually rich format, the book introduces the ethnic customs and tourist attractions of Lhasa, the Potala Palace, Jokhang Temple, Barkhor Street, (Maji Aimi), butter flowers, and the Little Jokhang Temple.