Aging Gracefully: Portraits of People Over 100 (Gifts for Grandparents, Inspiring Gifts for Older People)

by Karsten Thormaehlen (Photographer)

Overview

Fall in love with 52 wise, healthy, and joyful 100-year-olds in this celebratory and uplifting art book. A beautiful and fascinating exploration of what it is like to be over 100 years old, Aging Gracefully invites readers to look into the face of a century of life experience with portraits of centenarians captured by the compassionate, minimalist lens of photographer Karsten Thormaehlen. The striking photographs are accompanied by short bios of the centenarians, featuring quotes and wisdom on love, food, humor, and living with grace.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781452145334
Publisher:	Chronicle Books
Publication date:	03/07/2017
Pages:	120
Product dimensions:	8.70(w) x 11.00(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Karsten Thormaehlen is an award-winning German photographer, editor, and graphic designer. His work documenting life at an advanced age has been shown in more than 50 exhibitions around the world. He lives in Frankfurt, Germany.

Editorial Reviews

The photos of these often smiling seniors depict appreciation of life through mischievous eyes and laugh lines, age spots and soft smiles, fragile skin and thoughtful looks.… A gentle and uplifting celebration.” —Publishers Weekly

“The photos of these often smiling seniors depict appreciation of life through mischievous eyes and laugh lines, age spots and soft smiles, fragile skin and thoughtful looks.… A gentle and uplifting celebration.” —Publishers Weekly

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