Product Description

Fascinating capoeira. Whoever has an interest in Brazil will sooner or later cross the path of capoeira, for this martial art symbolizes the true brazilian spirit. Along with candomble and samba, it is one of the most joyful manifestations of afro-brazilian heritage... All photographic images produced in Salvador da Bahia, best historical illustrations, great artwork and original watercolours... a real visual treat ! Capoeira Bahia is a pocket size picture book that will take you on a breathtaking journey into the fascinating world of the most dangerous yet playful martial art ever ! A great way to discover Bahia, the most African city in Brazil…

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #1400065 in Books
• Published on: 2006-01-05
• Released on: 2006-01-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 80 pages

Review
This book offers a great introduction to the game! Its many beautiful photographes, its convenient size and moderate price, its uniqueness in the book production about the subject makes it the ideal gift for the capoeira enthousiast... or anyone with even a remote interest for the culture, the music and the history of Brazil. Four thumbs up! I recommend it entirely! ***** Un condensé de superbes photographies sur la Capoeira: son format pratique en fait un sympathique petit cadeau pour les passionnés et les initiés, tout comme il saura plaire aux amateurs et personnes avides de découvrir la pratique de cette danse de combat. --Matthew Slade

About the Author
In love with photography and the richness of the many cultures Earth harbours, Arno Mansouri travels the world with an endless curiosity. Freelance photographer and globe-trotter, he works with top Travel Agencies to grace the pages of their brochures with images which make you, in turn, want to live the travel experience by yourself. Arno founded Demi-Lune (Half-Moon) Publishing Co out of a desire to work in depth on subjects of extreme graphical beauty and strength, namely the many dances so expressive of the diversity of the human genius.