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This photo book is by Lim Sokchanlina, an artist from Phnom Penh, Cambodia. As its name suggests, National Road Number 5 refers to the 400-kilometer stretch of National Road 5 that stretches from the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh, to the Thai border, and the book depicts the homes that were evicted due to the construction of this national road. This book shows the current state of Cambodia, a country in the midst of economic growth.

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This book is a powerful and calm account of the lives of the houses that were split in half during the construction of the national highway. The essays are written entirely in English, but are well worth reading.

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Artist_Lim Sokchanlina

Publication year_2021

Publisher_Catfish Books

ISBN_9781916163133

Essay book_A5 size 12 pages

Photo book_A5 size 36 pages

Specifications_Set of 2 books with slits

Artist Info

Lim Sokchanlina 

Lim Sokchanlina graduated from Norton University's School of Economics (Phnom Penh) in 2010. His work transcends documentary and practical concepts, using photography, video, installation and performance. His focus is on social, political, cultural, economic and environmental change in Cambodia as it relates to the world.