Africa

Those of us who have never had the privilege of visiting Africa can take solace in this splendid pictorial journey across the immense and magnificent continent, courtesy of photographer Olivier Fvllmi. A worthy companion to Fvllmi's lovely Offerings for Humanity series, which celebrates the day-to-day spirituality of an entire continent throughout the year, "Africa" follows "India" and "Homage to the Himalayas" in assembling the lensman's most spectacular pictures of this rich and diverse land. From the deserts of Namibia to the savannah of Cameroon, from the Himba shepherds to the Peul nomads, this moving collection of 200 images takes readers on a voyage of discovery through the heart of African life and thought, revealing a mosaic of cultures and peoples with beauty and depth.