BOOKS
by Carsten Egevang
My books can be purchased through Danish and Greenlandic Internet bookstores, or a signed copy can be purchased by sending an email to: contact@carstenegevang.com - specify the delivery address and if a signature in the book is wanted.
QIMMEQ - The greenland Sled Dog
Black and white book from Scoresbysund in Northeast Greenland.
"QIMMEQ - The Greenland Sled Dog" is a tribute in text and images to a unique dog breed and the people surrounding it.
With text contributions from 14 experts, the origin of the sled dog, its cultural significance, the contemporary use of the dog in Greenland and the dog's health, is described. Throughout the book, quotes from, and interviews with, Greenlandic mushers, emphasize their relationship with the sled dog. The book opens with preface by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Frederik of Denmark.
The book is richly illustrated by award-winning photographer Carsten Egevang's black and white photos. In an intriguing layout, the sled dog is portrayed, the special bond between musher and the dogs as well as the dog's functions in today's Greenland is documented - all with the magnificent Greenlandic scenery as background.
Number of pages: 224
Number of images: 149
Format: 29 x 24 cm
Binding: Hard cover - canvas bound
Publisher: Alle alle publishing
Print: Narayana press
Text: English
Year of publication: 2020
ISBN: 978-87-971780-1-0
PRICE: 58 Euro (plus shipping)
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Greenland - Land of Animal and Man
Coffee table format - unique nature photography
GREENLAND - Land of Animal and Man presents photo of Greenland's wildlife and local people, as never before shown. Through photographer Carsten Egevang pictures are we close to birds and mammals in the depiction of the organisms' adaptations to the harsh Arctic environment. We are on the polar bear hunter's dog sled, we are behind the telescopic sight on seal hunting and in the dinghy for halibut as the quest Greenlandic food advocates. All with the fantastic Greenland scenes set as background.
From the Press:
"A praises of both Greenland magnificent scenery and its people” (Jyllandsposten)
"A great piece of work with outstanding nature images and a personal style"
(DBC materialevurdering)
"In the field, one of the world's best wildlife photographers" (Weekendavisen)
"Arctic beauty in each page" (Nordjyske Medier)
Number of pages: 264
Number of images: 181
Format: 30,5 x 29 cm
Binding: Hard cover
Publisher: milik publishing
Print: narayana press
Text: Danish and English
Year of publication: 2011
ISBN: 978-87-91359-99-6
(PRICE: 60 Euro) - SOLD OUT!
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LIFE AT THE EDGE
Black and white book from Scoresbysund in Northeast Greenland.
The inhabitants of Scoresby truly lives LIFE ON THE EDGE. The settlement represents the edge of where to find human habitation in the sparsely populated eastern Greenland. Nearest inhabited area are 800 km to the south and north of Scoresby the world's largest national park is found. At the same time the inhabitants of the isolated Scoresby lives on the edge of livelihood. Supplies from the outside world to the city are extremely sparse, and traditional fishing shall form a larger role than most other places in Greenland.
From the Press:
"Harsh, poetic and slightly insane photographs" (Weekendavisen)
"Beauty that will take your breath away” (Jyllandsposten)
"This is a monumental puplication" (Arktiske anmeldelser)
"World class nature photography" (DBC materialevurdering)
Number of pages: 216
Number of images: 170
Format: 29 x 24 cm
Binding: Hard cover
Publisher: milik publishing
Print: narayana press
Text: Danish, English and Greenlandic
Year of publication: 2012
ISBN: 978-87-92790-12-5
PRICE: (50 Euro) - SOLD OUT!
THULE på tidens rand
Mammoth book by professor in anthropology Kirsten Hastrup.
A great and beautiful book where text and images provide a vivid portrait of Thule through eight chapters: The place. The people. Isen. The catch. Technology. The colony. Invasion. Time. The 500 page book is illustrated through the photography of Carsten Egevang.
Over eight years, the anthropologist Kirsten Hastrup regularly visited Thule to understand the world as it looks away. Meetings and conversations with the people who live there, has been supplemented by the reading of the long and rich history. The result is this portrait of Thule as a community with deep roots, which is currently facing severe challenges.
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From the Press:
"An ambitious work at 496 pages and with excellent photos of Carsten Egevang” (Jyllandsposten)
"Carsten Egevang photographs is supporting and explaining the text" (Politiken)
"The new opus, “Thule” goes back and directly into the debate on the future of Greenland" (Information)
"THULE is a vibrant, beautiful, wistful portrait of a society with deep roots , which is currently facing severe" (Lolland-falsters Folketidende)
Number of pages: 496
Number of images: 190
Format: 29 x 30,5 cm
Binding: Hard cover
Publisher: Lindhardt og Ringhof
Print: narayana press
Text: Danish
Year of publication: 2015
ISBN: 8711359471