Book reviews aren't easy and for a guy who reads at a glacial pace it's doubly hard. Thankfully UNSUNG by Anita Pratap and Mahesh Bhat has some incredibly captivating images that kept me engrossed, flipping page after page taking in each of the richly textured black & white images.

What I found curious was that the images nudged me on to read the accompanying text. Ms. Pratap's easy writing style makes it an enjoyable read as she narrates each of the nine stories about average Indian citizens doing some great things for society with very little resources. This book is simply inspirational and a must-read for all.

Whoever designed this book must also be applauded. The pacing of the images, the right pull-quotes in the right places and the easy-to-read font make this book something extra-ordinary.

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That's right, Anjali Bhargava has a brand new site. I have posted a link or two before to her work. That one of the dancer's legs in the far left corner of the frame in a sea of blue is my favorite. That and other images are on a much bigger display now. The site is has a nice clean, feather-weight feel to it. So, go check out this New York city photographer now (and buy some of her prints).

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