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Aug

Where Children Sleep

Posted by   Published in Culture

I ran across this striking NYT photo essay about James Mollison’s new book, “Where Children Sleep.” It’s worth the 5 minute look.

Here’s a clip:

Mr. Mollison’s new book, “Where Children Sleep,” had its origins in a project undertaken for a children’s charity several years ago. As he considered how to represent needy children around the world, he wanted to avoid the common devices: pleading eyes, toothless smiles. When he visualized his own childhood, he realized that his bedroom said a lot about what sort of life he led. So he set out to find others.

Read the rest and see the photos.