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Hooked on Africa

Harry Hook, renowned photographer and film director, will appear at the Epsom Playhouse in September for an evening of extraordinary stories and unique film footage from Africa. essence found out more.
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Film director and photographer Harry Hook spent his childhood in Kenya and Sudan. He has been filming and photographing images of the African continent and its people for over 40 years. His photographs have been used extensively in newspapers and magazines and his work in film and documentary making has been screened on television and in cinemas around the world.
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“About Africa is a wonderful book. The photographs are really magnificent. One can see the affection and understanding of
Africa in every image” Alexander McCall Smith
For those who wish to understand more about Africa, this is an evening not to be missed. Hook’s portraits have a compelling purity and directness set against black backdrops (tents he erected on the road), highlighting individual personalities on every frame. His book, About Africa, charts changing African society with an unusual collection of images shining fresh light on Africa past and present.
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essence info
Harry Hook ‘About Africa’ - Epsom Playhouse, Ashley Avenue, Epsom, Surrey KT18 5AL. Tuesday 27 September.
Telephone (Epsom Playhouse): 01372 742555
Website: www.harryhook.co.uk/talks, www.aboutafricabook.com/book, www.epsomplayhouse.co.uk

"Hook's rural portraits are so powerful and graceful; his urban ones are witty and engaging and draw you close to the people and their situation. The humanity of each subject is honoured by Hook's obvious respect for them."
Roger Graef