Julian Bound Livres

Following an accident, Josh finds himself alone in an empty New York subway car at a deserted station, with no memory of how he got there. A man approaches him, explaining that he has been taken out of his life for a journey on the train, during which they will make several stops that may feel familiar. At their first stop, they witness a young couple meeting for the first time, and subsequent stations follow the couple’s life through courtship, marriage, tragedy, and happiness. As Josh watches their lives unfold, his own memories begin to return, leading him to confront the fate of his final destination. This story of awakening explores themes of love found, lost, and regained through belief and trust, both in others and oneself. It is a heartwarming tale of kindness, understanding, and forgiveness. The author, born in England, is a documentary photographer, filmmaker, and novelist. His photographic work has been featured in BBC news and published in National Geographic and other international outlets. He focuses on social documentaries of world culture, religion, and traditions, having studied meditation with Tibetan monks and spiritual teachers in India. Julian has also documented significant global events and produced numerous photography books alongside his novels.

From National Geographic contributor and award-winning documentary photographer Julian Bound comes an exhilarating account of capturing world events, conflicts, and cultures through photography. The narrative spans significant moments, from the child soldiers of a Burmese liberation army to the devastating earthquake in Nepal in 2015. Bound recounts his experiences in Java's active volcanoes, during Cairo's Arab Spring, and amidst Bangkok's coup d'état, including covert photography for a government in exile. Alongside tales of conflict and natural disasters, the book also explores Buddhism across Asia and Southeast Asia, featuring Bhutan's fortress monasteries, Tibet's temples, and the chanting Tantric monks of the Himalayas. A humorous encounter with His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama at his 80th birthday celebration adds a personal touch to the narrative. The stories covered include the Karen National Liberation Army, the Maoist Civil War, the rebellion in Bangkok, Tibetan refugees, and a journey through Tibet, as well as Mumbai's Dharavi slums and Cambodia's Killing Fields. This breathtaking account of life on the road as a documentary photographer is told with honesty, humor, and heart. Julian Bound, born in England, is a documentary photographer, filmmaker, and author whose work has appeared in BBC news and various international publications. He has documented the Nepal earthquakes for eighteen months while working with