The Book of Happiness: Africa

Spiegel & Grau

In 2009, photographer

Joseph Peter traveled through 50 African nations in 75 days and shot 150,000 images - mostly portraits of joyous, proud, glorious faces. he photographed presidents and heads of state, soldiers and workers, and children of all ages. he captured their smiles, their laughter, and their humanity.

First collected in a special handmade leather-bound edition, Joseph Peter’s The Book of Happiness was originally presented to Nelson Mandela as a heartfelt personal gift.

Now, with this stunning paperbound edition, you can experience for yourself the joyful spirit of a place and its people - a dazzling and optimistic vision of Africa that is as simple, beautiful and universal as a child’s smile.

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