This book, first published in October 2009, presents a beautiful photographic primer of the main island of the Lamu Archipelago, located off the East coast of Kenya.

Lamu is Kenya’s oldest town and primarily known for its Swahili culture and for its fusion of various civilizations. Listed by UNESCO as a prestigious world heritage site, Lamu offers visitors the hypnotic experience of entering another world. With 300 exquisite, specially commissioned photographs taken by noted photographers Carol Beckwith, Angela Fisher, David Coulson and Nigel Pavitt, the volume opens a window onto the island’s enchanting and inspiring architecture, interiors, crafts, and traditions.

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