We invite you to the official UK book launch of 'My Journey as a Witness',?a book of images by celebrated photographer?Shahidul Alam. An extraordinary artist, Shahidul Alam is a photographer, writer, activist, and social entrepreneur who uses his art to chronicle the social and artistic struggles. Lucid and personal, this much-awaited book includes over 100 photographs tracing Alam?s artistic career, activism, and the founding of photography organisations. From early images shot in England to photographs of the last two decades in his native Bangladesh, this is a journey from photojournalism into social justice. Alam?s superb imagery is matched by his perceptive accounts that are at once deeply intimate and bitingly satirical. Supported by the Bengal Foundation and published by Skira Editore there will be a short film and brief talks by the author, editor and sponsor accompanied by a book signing. Date and Venue: 5.30 - 7.30pm Monday 10th October 2011 Hyatt Regency London - The Churchill Library Room 30 Portman Square, London, W1H 7BH Due to limited numbers please RSVP by Thursday 6th October RSVP to?info@candlestar.co.uk