Download or read book The Vanishing Tribes of Burma written by Richard K. Diran and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 1997 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Study compelling photographs that will testify not only to Richard Diran's skill as an artist, but to his persistence in the face of the tribes' suspicion and fear of foreigners. At times, his undertaking was outright dangerous due to constant guerrilla activity, but the results are breathtaking, showcasing colorful and elaborate costumes and jewelry, rare instruments, and, above all, unforgettable faces, rich in expressiveness and beauty. "...spectacular photographs..."--Fiber Arts.