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ZUMA Shooters Capture Mideast History July 20, 2005 - San Clemente, Calif. - ZUMA Press photojournalists Nadav Neuhaus and Robert King are off on international assignments to bring home coverage of history in the making. Nadav, an Israeli native most recently based in New York, returned to his homeland to complete perhaps the final chapter in his 15-year reportage on unrest in Gaza. The star shooter will tap his unparalleled access, photojournalism skills and long-cultivated military contacts to document: the last days of Israeli occupation in Gaza (ordinary life under extraordinary circumstances); settler reaction--resistance/compliance to military withdrawal; Israeli Army Special Ops, and more. Nadav is best known for his powerful coverage of the infamous 2002 siege of the Church of the Nativity in Bethlehem. While on assignment for Newsweek, Nadav was the only journalist who produced images of Israeli forces surrounding the church. His work made Newsweek's cover and ran across multiple pages inside that issue. He is also known for his coverage of Israeli Special Forces deployed to destroy Gaza's underground tunnels. This work was published extensively during the explosive summer of 2004, when a series of attacks on soldiers patrolling the border led to a string of military deaths that heightened debate about the Israeli presence in Gaza. Nadav's essay, Unearthing Gaza's Tunnels showcased on ZUMA's elite photojournalism site zReportage.com.  ZUMA's Robert King, who also has over a decade of experience covering wars and political unrest around the globe, is now in southern Afghanistan where he is working side-by-side the 82nd Airborne and the Afghan army. Shooting video and stills, King will follow the search for al-Qaeda and Taliban remnants. He will also document efforts to secure a safe environment for Afghanis to vote in this fall's upcoming parliamentary elections, and will stay through September to cover the birth of its new government. To book Nadav Neuhaus or Robert King on assignment, please contact Ruaridh Stewart or Trish Murphy at 949.481.3747. zNews
ZUMA EXCLUSIVE: Fourth London Bomber RevealedThe hottest image to cross ZUMA's wires last week was a portrait of the fourth suicide bomber involved in London's transit attacks: LINDSEY GERMAINE. He is believed to be responsible for the Russell Square Underground bomb, where at least 21 are confirmed dead and hundreds injured. Pictured here with his British wife SAMANTHA SHERAFIYAH LEWTHWAITE and their baby, ABDULLAH, Germaine, is believed to be a Jamaican-born, British resident who converted to Islam a few years ago. DNA testing of his remains is currently underway to confirm his identity. For licensing information, please call Trish Murphy at 949.481.3747. Harry Potter Madness Worldwide  Fans worldwide rejoiced at the release the fifth installment in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter books. The spanking new "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" sold 6.9 million copies in its first day in the United States. Selling at 24 copies a second, this is the fastest moving book in the UK's history. View more Harry Potter madness at ZUMApress.com. zPeopleZUMA Press is proud to welcome on board two award-winning photojournalists: Kash Gabriele Torsello and Olivier Blaise.Kash Gabriele Torsello  Torsello, a native Italian based in the U.K., finds his greatest inspiration in documenting the daily lives of those who struggle to be free: free from poverty, war, discrimination and ultimately, free from fear. "When Kash tackles a project, he does it from his heart, and keeps going until he sees it through to completion, says Scott Mc Kiernan, director and founder of ZUMA Press. "His dedication is admirable," he says. Torsello is the author, photographer and publisher of The Heart of Kashmir (ISBN 0 9542245 0 7), a critically acclaimed book that was launched in 2003 at the House of Commons and at The House of Lords in London, and became a finalist at The British Book Design and Production Awards that year. The book is a product of his 10 years of work in the disputed region of Kashmir. His images and words provide insight on how locals survive under the shadow of constant humiliation and suffering. This reportage to be loaded into ZUMApress.com in the weeks ahead. In addition to Kashmir, Torsello has produced many other significant essays around the world including Nepal, the Himalayan Kingdom that is spiraling into a cycle of political instability and poverty. He spent time with Maoist rebel forces who, he says, dedicate their lives to the fight against poverty and the overall injustice of their country's regime. View more images by Kash Gabriele Torsello by clicking here. To book him on assignment contact, ZUMA Press at 949.481.3747. Olivier Blaise  Award-wining French photographer Olivier Blaise specializes in travel and feature photography. Last week we showcased his work on India's Swimming Elephants. This week he submitted two beautifully photographed stories on Canada's extraordinary natural snake pits, which hold the largest concentration of the reptiles, and Palau's fascinating influx of non-threatening jellyfish. Text is available for both features upon request. For more information, e-mail pd@ZUMApress.com. zSportsWoods Markes History Once upon a time, in 1962, a young Jack Nicklaus defeated the great Arnold Palmer in a landmark victory. Now history repeats itself with Tiger Woods replacing Nicklaus as golf's best when he recently won the British Open Golf Championships in St. Andrews, Scotland. Check out more coverage from the big event. zReportage Update
 
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