THE SILK ROAD: A LIVING HISTORY
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Hemeria
Published:20th May '25
Should be back in stock very soon
The Silk Road: A Living History is a vibrant visual journey from renowned travel photographer and writer Christopher Wilton-Steer, allowing readers to explore the cities, landscapes, and communities along the storied Silk Road with the turn of a page.
In 2019, Christopher embarked on an ambitious 40,000 kilometre overland expedition. Camera in hand, he followed the historic trade route from one end of Eurasia to the other. As he traveled across 15 different countries via car, bus, train, ferry, horse, and camel, his lens captured the essence of the Silk Road, from the Renaissance masterpieces of Venice to the bustling bazaars of Iran and the serene landscapes of Kyrgyzstan.
The resulting collection of 160 photographs offers an intimate glimpse into the richness of cultures and the enduring legacy of connectivity that define the legendary trade network. Featuring thoughtful essays by the photographer and a preface by Oxford historian and bestselling author Peter Frankopan, The Silk Road: A Living History tells the story of one journey across Eurasia. It is a celebration of diversity, the traditional practices and customs that live on today, and the flourishing connections that endure along this historical, human network.
"I first became interested in the Silk Roads four decades ago. It gives me enormous pleasure that there are more and more ‘Silk Roaders’ today than there were when I was starting out. So to all who read this lovely book: I hope you enjoy it as much as I have. And welcome to our ranks!" —Peter Frankopan
"From aerial views of modern-day Venice to a 15th-century caravanserai in Kyrgyzstan, Christopher Wilton-Steer’s awe-inspiring photographs capture contemporary views of life along a series of 1,500-year-old trade routes." —Kate Mothes, Colossal
"With his gorgeous photography, Christopher Wilton-Steer documents the last leg of his 40,000 km journey along the Silk Road. In his recently published book, he travels eastward from Italy all the way to Beijing, weaving together the famed trade route’s history with the present day. Here, Wilton-Steer has shared the final portion of his odyssey from the Pakistan border into China. The far western reaches of the mainland are not an area I’ve visited yet, but the striking landscape of Dunhuang and the Gobi Desert are calling."—Cat Nelson, South China Morning Post
"Photographer Christopher Wilton-Steer’s recently published book “The Silk Road: A Living History” is more than just a travelogue or photo collection. Adorned with 150 original photographs, alongside personal reflections, it is a vivid reminder of the shared history that connects us all [...] What makes “The Silk Road” stand out is the combination of visuals with the author’s personal insights. He offers a fresh, personal perspective on the historic trade route that connected the East and West for more than 1,600 years [...] Published by Hemeria, a publisher specializing in high-quality photo books, “The Silk Road: A Living History” can be a great addition to your coffee table or bookshelf."—Jasmine Bager, Arab News
ISBN: 9782490952571
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208 pages