Silent Witnesses: Three Decades After Chernobyl's Nuclear Disaster

Author(s): Daan Kloeg and Hans Wolkers, 2014

About three decades ago, the world was faced with the greatest nuclear disaster in history when a nuclear reactor exploded in Chernobyl. The enormous consequences for people and the environment still persist. But almost everyone has now forgotten the disaster. This unique book gives the reader a picture of the consequences of this enormous disaster. The English book consists of two parts. Part I deals with the background of the disaster and its long-term effects. Part II contains an exceptional collection of dramatic photographs taken in the so-called "dead zone". An almost depopulated area where only a handful of people still live. The silent witnesses ("Silent-Witnesses") of the disaster play a prominent role in the book. The authors Hans Wolkers and Daan Kloeg, both scientists, authors and photographers have a solid scientific background and have published numerous scientific and popular scientific articles. Part of the proceeds will go to the victims of the disaster.

A unique book with 250 poignant photos of a devastated area in Ukraine. With dramatic photos of the last inhabitants of the 'death zone' around Chernobyl. The book is scientifically based, but also artistic and artistic.