Infidel
By: Tim Hetherington ; introduction by Sebastian Junger
Publisher: Chris Boot; Distribution in USA by D.A.P./Distributed Art Publishers
Published: 2010
Place of publication: London; New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9781905712182
Subjects: Tattooing in art; Soldiers in art; War photography; Portraits; Photography; Campaigns; Soldiers; Afghan War, 2001-; Pictorial works
Description: 'Infidel' is an intimate portrait of a close band of warriors - a small battalion of US soldiers, posted to an outpost in the Korengal Valley and considered one of the most dangerous Afghan postings in the war against the Taliban. It documents the battalion, who model themselves on the Spartans, over the course of a year.