"Staring into the Sun is the latest ethno-folk cinema classic from Sublime Frequencies. Ethiopia is known to be one of the oldest areas inhabited by humans and presently has over 80 diverse ethnic groups. In 2009, photographer/filmmaker Olivia Wyatt explored 13 different tribes throughout Ethiopia in this visually stunning film on DVD with accompanying 136 page book of Polaroid photographs and audio CD of field recordings. Traveling from the northern highlands to the lower Omo Valley via bush taxi, Isuzu cargo trucks, and by any means possible, Wyatt brings together the worlds of Zar spirit possession; Hamer tribal wedding ceremonies; Borena water well polyphonic singing; wild hyena feedings; and bizarre Ethiopian TV segments; presenting an enchanting look at these otherworldly images, stark landscapes and captivating sounds from the horn of Africa. The featured tribes are captured with an unflinching sense of realism and poetic admiration resulting in a visual and aural feast of the senses. The accompanying 136 page hardcover photography book with liner notes by Olivia Wyatt and 117 color photographs of Wyatt's Polaroids is a fantastic collection that includes portraiture, landscape and textiles compromising a rich tapestry of images from this ancient land. The included CD of field recordings contains audio not presented in the film and adds another dimension to the comprehensive documentation on this expedition." Sublime Frequencies 136 page hardcover photography book with liner notes by Olivia Wyatt and 117 color photographs of Wyatt's Polaroids. A DVD of the film and CD audio of field recordings. _____ Please let me know if you have any questions and I'll be glad to answer. I pack and ship records in plastic sleeves, seperate from the covers to avoid splitting, in a new 200lb test record mailer with stiffener insert. Records are shipped within 1 business day of cleared payment. Although it is extremely rare to have damaged item when shipping, it is buyer's responsibility to insure package for safe transit. All items are sold-as is. Thanks for looking! ____ INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING INFORMATION: International orders are processed and shipped via the Global Shipping Program. All items will be well-packaged for International shipping. (I have been doing this for a long time, and use the golden rule of packaging. I ship items the way I would like to receive them.) All items will be shipped in a poly sleeve with vinyl outside of protective sleeve, with a cardboard stiffener insert, inside a 200lb test lp mailer. International buyers will pay for US shipping to the Global Shipping Program sorting center, plus any additional charges that adds for International shipping and fees via the Global Shipping Program. The Global Shipping Program is not currently providing multiple-item shipping discounts. Although I will do my best to ship most packages same day as ordering, I cannot be responsible for package taking a long time to arrive / shipping not arriving or lost. Stock Image - Item is New Old Stock, Sealed and direct from Sublime Frequencies