To Sleep, Perchance to Dream

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Summary: Scianna's photographs make the world seem beautiful
Review: Ferdinando Scianna's photography book "To Sleep, Perchance to Dream" is amazing. Its a beautiful collection of photographs of people and animals from all over the world that captures the mystery and beauty of sleep.

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Summary: Not as good as he gets
Review: Scianna is a wonderful documentary photographer who has produced phenomenal photographs. Unfortunately, his first book readily available outside of his native Italy is this coffee table piece. His book of Religious Festivals in Sicily is truly phenomenal, abundant with transcendent photographs, giving a real feel for his subject. This book has beautiful photographs, but goes nowhere.