EXPOSURES
a lasting tribute
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body of work,” Delano says. “The photographers gave me some amazing images.”
The book’s list of contributors reads like a who’s who of the global photography
community. The photographs that they selected for the book range from challenging reportage of critical social issues, to photographs of joy and celebration,
to images of animals and nature, and personal work that shows people close to
the photographers.
The Mercy Project was produced for sale in both U.S. and Japanese markets, with
all texts appearing in both languages. In addition to Delano’s introduction, writer
Melanie Light and Newsweek contributor Eleanor Clift both contributed texts. Clift
explains, in a very personal tribute, that her husband Tom’s death was “treated with
reverence and dignity through the gift of hospice.”
Delano is splitting all of his royalties from the sale of the book between the
hospice center that cared for his sister and the Japan Hospice Palliative Care
Foundation. Since the book’s release late last year, he’s been able to donate money
to both organizations.
Delano also wants to work with San Diego Hospice and The Institute for Palliative
Medicine to create programming for medical students and others that combines the
imagery with educational information about hospice.
This body of work can be a powerful tool in opening up discussion about palliative
care, Delano believes. “There’s some beauty in almost everything, and sometimes
that can communicate the message even better.”
