The Way of the Japanese Bath
How has this Japanese tradition lasted even through modern times?

Joe Pulitzer's "The World on Sunday"
How did one newspaper transform the way people understood the world?

Close Up
What do close up photos of some of the most internationally-known faces reveal?

On This Earth: Photographs from East Africa
What does Africa look like devoid of people and the problems they bring?

Pixel Surgeons
How has digital imaging software expanded the boundaries of modern photography?

Inspired Design
How does simple Japanese warrior armor and protection become beautiful works of art?

Scotland's Coasts
How can Scotland's rugged coasts still offer such delicate beauty?

The Quieter Side of Las Vegas
What would life in Las Vegas be like without the people who populate this city of sin?

Tropical Living in the Philippines
How does architecture in the Philippines integrate the country's natural surroundings?

Edge of the Earth, Corner of the Sky
How do the world's geographic extremes create stunning images?

Savoring Mexico
What do Mexico's indigenous and modern cultures bring to the country’s cuisine?

Odd Jobs: Portraits of Unusual Occupations
What unexpected opportunities does the U.S. job market have to offer?

Barcelona
How does the city of Barcelona blend tradition and innovation to create enticing cuisine?

World Press Photo 2005
What are some of the most stunning press photos of the last year?

Afterwar: Veterans from A World In Conflict
What have the wars of the 20th century left in their wake?

Nile
What is life like along the banks of the world's longest river?

Official Portraits
Do official portraits of world leaders offer a glimpse into the countries they govern?

Reflex
View the lives of modern Japanese through self-portraits.

Old Kyoto
Take a photographic journey through the more traditional streets of Kyoto, Japan.

Metropolis
Robert Polidori's images capture urban sites around the world.

South Africa — How Beautiful This Place Can Be
Stuart O'Sullivan's photographs capture his family, homes and landscape in his native country, South Africa.

Hermanovce: Four Seasons with the Roma
Jarret Schecter's photographs document the daily life of Slovakia's Roma.

Ratcliffe Power Station
Michael Kenna explores a London power station through half-light photography.

Record Pictures
Michael Collins displays civil engineers' recorded projects starting from the mid-19th century.

Bosozoku — Japan's Biker Gangs
Photographer Masayuki Yoshinaga captures teenage bike gangs in the metropolises of Japan.

Ghetto: Cuba's Psychiatric Wards
Photographers Adam Broomberg and Oliver Chanarin go inside a Cuban psychiatric hospital.

The Hidden Gardens of Kyoto
Katsuhiko Mizuno's photographs capture the essence of Japanese garden design.

Ghetto: Tanzania's Lukole Refugee Camp
Two photographers explore different ghettos worldwide — their first journey captures faces of the refugee camp at Lukole, Tanzania.

Why We Recommend These Photography Books

It is hard to imagine a better way to get a true feel for the global community than through the images of some of the world's best photographers.

That is why The Globalist features new books with intriguing photographs shot in locales around the world. In their entirety, these volumes add up to a visually enticing weekly world tour. They make these countries come alive in front of your eyes.