Carnivals of the World

This book represents a long-term project on the feast of Carnival, exploring both the multitude of expressions it has found world-wide, and the way in which each city has come to adopt rituals differently. Carnival is a festival season occurring immediately before Lent, with the main events usually held during February or March. Photographer Marcelo Marcelo Bendahan presents a dynamic exploration of how people portray themselves, exchange messages and communicate stories during Carnival. The images are bright, glamorous and genuinely exotic; their vibrant colours and intense facial expressions seem to transport the viewer into another world. In total, the book contains over 200 photographs.