LORD K2, Fighting for Hope

Fighting for Hope

LORD K2

Publisher
89books
Year
2024
ISBN
979-12-80423-42-9
Specifications
Softcover
30 x 22 cm
164 pages
93 black and white photographs
Digital print
Text by Lord K2
Design by Lord K2

In the heart of Thailand, Muay Thai isn’t just a sport — it’s a lifeline, a ray of hope for those battling against the suffocating grip of poverty. This visceral art form demands unwavering dedication and unyielding resolve. Fighters endure harsh conditions in their pursuit of sustenance and a better life.

Since 2014, Lord K2 has intimately documented this subculture, traversing every corner of Thailand. Through evocative photography, he uncloaks the trials and tribulations of these warriors, offering an intimate glimpse into lives etched by sacrifice, resilience, and an indomitable will to rise. This book is an homage to the human spirit’s tenacity in the face of adversity, an exploration of Muay Thai’s profound significance beyond the ring.

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