Hardcover German-language non-fiction book entitled «Zentren des Lebens – Menschen, Märkte, Kulturen». Illustrated insights into various cultures and living environments. Published by WWF World Wide Fund for Nature and Pro Futura.
The ancient Arabs said that if you want to understand the world, go to the market, and they knew what they were talking about. Markets are gateways to the world: colours, scents, sounds, touches from countries and continents – it is hard to imagine anything more sensual, concrete and direct. Markets are gateways to life: scenes of disputes and embraces, deception and compassion, joy and suffering.
All the markets in the world probably have one thing in common: no war has ever broken out on any of them. For the fundamental concern of all market participants, the exchange of goods and information, has always had a peaceful character. Flying eggs or cabbages do occur, but they are the exception to the rule.
And then there is the very special energy of marketplaces, a force that attracts us even when we have no intention of buying anything at all. Often, we simply want to be where the pulse of life beats out its powerful rhythm.
Markets overflow with stories about people and cultures – you only need to take the time to watch and listen: whether in Rajasthan or the Mekong Delta, in Palermo or Louisville, Kentucky, in Hamburg, Paris or Vienna. In «Centres of Life», acclaimed authors and top photographers continue some of these stories: in exciting reports and with fascinating images of outstanding markets around the world.
Format:  243 x 300 x 21 cm
Number of pages:  256 
Hardcover with cover & dust jacket