Description: This photo collection captures the many different peoples and cultures that make up our global village through a vast array of striking images. As you turn the pages, you'll feel the energy of humanity, smile at its warmth and familiarity, and come away with a deep sense of belonging as a fellow citizen of Earth. The book is thoughtfully organized into seven themes so readers can see at a glance how people around the world work, learn, play, dress, rest, eat, drink, and enjoy life. The photographs and text are the work of Japanese photographer Yoshio Komatsu, who has spent decades traveling to countries around the world and meeting countless people along the way. From traditional farming occupations to modes of transportation, from the varied appearances of homes, schools, and playgrounds to clothing and accessories, laundry practices, food and drink, the endless variety of cuisines, and landscapes shaped by climate and terrain—readers can naturally encounter the diverse lives and cultures of people living in different ways across races and nations. Author: Yoshio Komatsu Recent works: People of the Global Village: Life on Earth and 2 other titles. About the author: Born in Japan in 1945, Yoshio Komatsu studied at the Tokyo General Photography School. After working as a cameraman in a studio for a year, he began covering the lives of people around the world, starting with South America and Eastern Europe, and has continued this work ever since. In 1981, he accompanied an expedition to K-2, the world's second-highest peak in the Karakoram-Himalaya range, as a cameraman, and participated in producing the TV documentary 'K-2: 60 Days of Struggle on the West Wall.' He also spent over a decade producing the calendar 'Fascinating Houses of the World.' His books include Fascinating Houses, Life on Earth, The Power of Grass and Straw, and Egypt. Translator: Sang-ryeol Ye Recent works: 14 titles in total. About the translator: Born in Seoul, he graduated from Yonsei University. His translated works include I'm Hungry, What the Tail Does, and The Mouse Doctor in the Snowstorm.