Publisher/Twin Palms Publishers

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"I Want to Take Picture" is a collection of works by American photographer Bill Burke (1943-). Burke, based in Kentucky, has documented the realities of life in communities in the American South and in places that have experienced war through deep connections. Over the years, he has visited Southeast Asia, confronting societies where the scars of war are etched in everyday life, while maintaining a quiet, empathetic gaze on human dignity and the power of faith. This collection, primarily comprised of photographs taken in Cambodia and Thailand in the 1970s and 1980s, was first published by Nexus Press in 1987. Its vivid composition, layered with handwritten text and scraps of paper, garnered critical acclaim. It was later reprinted in 2007, maintaining the original expression while improving the precision of the printing and binding. The book captures the energy of celebration, the silence of prayer, and memories of violence coexisting in the same place, from an outsider's perspective while retaining respect for the people involved.