From the catastrophic upheavals of Arab Spring to the horrific war crimes against ethnic Albanians during the Kosovo War, internationally-acclaimed, Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Yannis Behrakis showed the world the best and the worst of humankind in turbulent times. For over three decades, Behrakis bore witness to the rubbles of destruction and chaos while never losing sight of humanity’s dignity and integrity - never betraying the empathy that gave his work soul and gravity. Through the conflicts of 20th and 21st century that have defined a generation and indelibly shifted the course of history, Behrakis captured the resilience, beauty, and tenacity of the human spirit in times of trauma and chaos. With a camera in hand, he braved through war zones, cataclysms, and dangers - just Yannis, just one man and his determination to hold a mirror up to the world. Just Yannis pays tribute to the life and legacy of Yannis Behrakis through iconic photographs that have defined his career. AUTHOR: Sir Harold Evans is a British-born journalist and bestselling author of The American Century. He was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II in 2004 and is the recipient of an International Center of Photography Lifetime Achievement Award, two honours among many he has garnered over the course of a celebrated career. He lives in New York City and East Hampton, New York. SELLING POINTS:
A look back at the career and legacy of an award-winning photographer and photojournalist with Reuters news agency, who’s covered history-making events of our generation
Behrakis’s achievements include World Press Photo in 2000, Bayeux-Calvados in 2016, and Photographer of the Year by the Guardian in 2015
Behrakis has documented tumultuous crises that have defined a generation, including conflicts in Afghanistan and Chechnya, among others 143 colour, 2 b&/w photographs
