Tuesday, January 12, 2010 at 21:53:10, Port -Au-Prince, Haiti was hit by a magnitude 7.0 earthquake. The Death toll would claim over 250,000 lives. Two and a half years prior to this tragedy, photographer and activist Don Mirra was in Haiti documenting the lives of the Haitian people through the lens of a camera. 

This book records the day to day existence of the Haitian people, whose plight was rarely seen prior to the havoc wreaked on the country by the January 12th earthquake. Can we really continue to ignore the conditions under which the Haitian people were subsisting after the media buzz has died down and the news crews have left the country? This book acts as a reminder that to do so is to sentence the Haitian community to further suffering; we must continue Haiti relief and awareness.

Working with Incitro, a boutique graphic design and branding agency who designed the book, along with photo editor Mike Franklin, each 10×17 inch 200 page volume gives a fantastic glimpse into the daily lives of the haitian people. Move through the streets of Port -au-Prince after a rainstorm, sail to the island of Tortuga, walk through the fields of Frucy and look into the eyes of these extraordinary people.
 

 

This extraordinary book will change the way you see Haiti, its people and the daily hardships they endure. Through the richly colored, striking and soulful images of Haiti’s landscape and people you will be taken on a journey that will alter your perspective and understanding of Haiti as you turn the pages of this book.


Note: Images are of demo books. Final printed books might differ slightly depedning on funds raised and last minute creative choises by the team. Not to worry its very very close to the final product.


Answer: We are!

We believe that the model of  publishing in the future and creative art projects is through the the masses taking action. Thus we are funding “The Haiti Book” by partnering with KICKSTARTER, whose mission is is to assist in funding creative ideas and projects. 

We believe that this is the ideal partnership for a book project of this kind. It allows us to keep creative control while still insuring the quality of printing, design and most of all, respect to the Haitian people. 

From the beginning, this project was funded by individuals like you who believed there is a better way to fund projects, and publish high quality, meaningful books.

The book is currently finished and is awaiting the print and bind phase of the project. 

If you are just finding out about this project, then you are just in time to pledge and be a part of something unforgettable!

If you support the book on kickstarter you might be able to get your name in the book along with a bunch of other cool goodies.