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For the participating survivors around the world who generously opened their homes and hearts to the photographers, The Lonka Project carries their global message for tolerance, humanity and compassion in a world not rid of antisemitism and ethnic hatred. The rhythms of life do not mitigate the horrors of the past, yet the survivors continue to stand as a symbol of optimism. This book celebrates resilience and the power of life. We participating photographers believe it is our duty to shine a spotlight on the last living witnesses of the Holocaust, because truth cannot be defeated. Jim Hollander and Rina Castelnuovo Hollander editors As a publisher for over 40 years, I am used to receiving many book projects. Very few grab my attention at first sight. Such was The Lonka Project. As a son of a survivor, I immediately agreed to publish this unique album. It is rare that we publishers are presented with a project that so effectively reminds the world of the horrors of the Holocaust and the resilience of the survivors. Ilan Greenfield CEO, Gefen Publishing House In 2018 – when photojournalists Jim Hollander and Rina Castelnuovo decided to address the continuing chasm in public awareness about World War II and the Nazi regime and started The Lonka Project – […] Jim and Rina set out to approach things with the simple mantra of a one subject\/one photographer construct that would soon ripple cross the globe and attract numerous marquee names from the world of photography [who] fell in step with the “no rules but with absolute control” of the edict given to all.… Rina and Jim’s resolve to pursue this universal body of work is nothing short of miraculous. Inspirational at its core.… Max Hirshfeld Blind magazine The international photo community has responded with enthusiasm.… Each of them managed to find a personal approach to conveying the survivors’ frailty and strength, resulting in masterful photos.… The Eye of Photography The portraits are as varied as the people they depict, as top photographers try to capture something of their essence and survival in a single frame. Dina Kraft Ha’aretz The result of their efforts is one of the largest feats of photojournalism ever attempted. Castelnuovo and Hollander have met scores of news photographers in a career of reporting on conflict in the Middle East, but the project also includes contributions from dozens of prominent commercial, art, fashion and studio photographers.… The result is an incredibly diverse set of pictures with no singular artistic theme. Oliver Holmes The Guardian The Lonka Project has never been more relevant and urgent. 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