Before the Flood

Complete Book Photography - Series

2004

Edward Burtynsky Photography
t: 416-703-1999
e: eboffice@torontoimageworks.com
w: www edwardburtynsky.com

Photographer: Edward Burtynsky Designer: Sunil Bhandari Design Firm: Bhandari & Plater Inc. Publisher: Self Published

Currently the world's largest engineering and construction site, the Three Gorges Dam project along the Yangtze River in Hubei province China, displaced over 1.2 million people and destroyed 11 cities (in less than 6 months). Burtynsky’s recent large-scale colour photographs survey a critical period in the evolution of this rapidly changing landscape and its inhabitants. A handmade, cloth-bound presentation box housed a special hardcover version of the exhibition catalogue, including a signed gicleé print by the artist. This limited edition of 100 boxes sold out in Toronto and New York openings in 5 days.