SKU: 8281286224

OPEN WOUND: CHECHNYA 1994-2003 by Stanley Greene

Sale price$54.90 Regular price$61.00
Save 10%

Pay in installments of $15.25 with ShopPay, AfterPay and Klarna

Shipping Estimate
USA
  • USA
  • CAN

Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Aug 28 - Sep 2

Promo Codes Available:

For Your Every Summer RSVP, with Code: SUMMER15

Description

OPEN WOUND: CHECHNYA 1994-2003 by Stanley GreeneISBN 1 904563 01 5 French edition ISBN 1 904563 16 3 Binding Hardback, jacket 220 pp Trim size 270 x 240 mm; 10 5 8 x 9 7 16 in Illustrations 72 duotone, 20 colour Texts Andr Glucksmann, Christian Caujolle and Stanley Greene Design Sandrine De Ga The collapse of Russian communism in 1991 resounded to the shudder of an empire. It also sounded the death knell of the small, impoverished, forgotten land locked state of Chechnya in the Caucasus, which had

ISBN  1-904563-01-5
French edition ISBN 1-904563-16-3            
Binding Hardback, jacket
220 pp
Trim size 270 x 240 mm; 10 5/8 x 9 7/16 in
Illustrations 72 duotone, 20 colour
Texts André Glucksmann, Christian Caujolle and Stanley Greene
Design Sandrine De Géa

The collapse of Russian communism in 1991 resounded to the shudder of an empire. It also sounded the death knell of the small, impoverished, forgotten land-locked state of Chechnya in the Caucasus, which had the misfortune to be of geopolitical importance.

Chechnya, whose population is mainly Muslim, reiterated its desire to become an independent state as it had already done 150 years earlier. In 1991, most Chechens were not aware of the economic stakes of oil and they were considered peasants who were just good at throwing clods of earth at the Russian cavalry. Today, they know what to expect.

A “lightning war” was launched against the Chechens in 1994, reducing the capital to a rat-infested pile of rubble. Grozny has become the Dresden of the Caucasus. Subsequently the Spetznatz, a Russian special forces unit, chained murders and kidnappings. No one was spared, neither men, nor women, nor children.

But the Chechens are not resigned. What is left in Grozny, the capital of Chechnya, is a vision of hell in the eyes of the survivors – pictured by Stanley Greene – that seems impossible to contemplate. What do the mothers of the Russian soldiers who have done this to Chechnya feel now about their sons?

Stanley Greene was born in New York in 1949. Twenty years later he was given a camera. Open Wound records nine years of the history of the Chechen rebellion through his eyes.

 “… when you sit on the fence and watch genocide without doing anything about it, you are as guilty as those who are committing it.” Stanley Greene

“a book with a lot of pictures and very few words; most of these photos, as you will see, speak - unfortunately - for themselves.” Olivier Dupuis, Radical MEP in a letter written during his hunger strike to the President of the European Union, Professor Romano Prodi.

“How could this have happened?' " It's a question that haunts these images already.” Dana Thomas, Newsweek

“A powerful testimony of the death and destruction that Mr. Greene has witnessed during some 20 trips to Chechnya.” Alan Riding, New York Times

“His unflinching, painterly photographs of the Chechen people at war with Russia will move the viewer long after that war is over.” Leica View

“His work is special. It touches the right nerve in the attentive viewer…. an enrichment of the tradition established by Robert Capa and Don McCullin.

The work of Stanley Greene…does what good photojournalism should do. It moves in a personal way. It makes us realise that life is too extraordinary not to be taken seriously.” Edie Peters, Foam

“Open Wound takes 10 minutes to leaf through, but leaves behind unforgettable images.” Thomas De Waal, Moscow Times

 AWARDS
Winner of the World Press Photo 2004 Daily Life Stories Award
Included in the American Photography Awards 2004, 10 Best Photography Books of the Year


 

Shipping Notes
  • Free Standard Shipping on $100+ Orders to the USA.
  • Except Preorder products are shipped in 48 hours.
  • Delivery to the USA:
  1. Standard Shipping : 3-10 business days
  • If time is of the essence, please consider selecting expedited delivery for faster service.
Exchange/Return Notes
  • We offer a 30-day return/exchange service after receiving.
  • Final sale items are not eligible for returns or exchanges.
  • To process your return/exchange, please contact us at [email protected]
  • Please click here for more details>>> Return & Exchange Policy
SKU: 8281286224

Discover Niche Categories That Outsell

Top-Converting Item to Boost Your Average Order

4.8 ★★★★★
Based on 5 reviews
Sort
Highest Rating
Newest First
Oldest First
Product Reviews
C
Verified Purchase
Candace
New York, US
★★★★★ 5
Perfect formal suit!
Color: Black, Size: 16
Great quality and fits perfectly!! I love the vest !!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2026
W
Verified Purchase
Wanda W.
Los Angeles, US
★★★★★ 5
Perfect Fit and Great Quality!
Color: Light Royal Blue, Size: 16, Color: Light Royal Blue, Size: 16
I bought this suit set for my grandson, and it exceeded all expectations. The fit was absolutely perfect—true to size and very flattering. The material feels high-quality and well-made, with attention to detail in the stitching and finish. He looked so sharp and felt comfortable wearing it, which made the occasion even more special. Highly recommend this set for any formal event!
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on October 29, 2025
N
Verified Purchase
Nati
Waukegan, US
★★★★★ 5
Great value
This suit was the cutest for my son’s graduation. He is slim enough to fit a 5 but tall enough for a 6. I did get size 5, it fit good, except the vest was a bit on the smaller side. Luckily my boy is skinny. The quality is great. Definitely get your moneys worth. The only con I have is that this item was definitely worn before & likely returned to Amazon. The shirt was wrinkled and not packaged like a “new item”. It was in a regular plastic. You can see in the photo the wrinkles on the shirt sleeves.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 31, 2025
N
Verified Purchase
naomie
Cuba, US
★★★★★ 4
Nice suit
This 5 piece set is really nice Pros: fits true to sz which allows it to sit nicely The pants have adjustable waist bands The color is as described Material/fabric is not that great but will do (select a neutral color which can prevent it from looking cheap) Perfect for a growing boy who will need another one soon Cons: The tie is little short and is a non adjustable elastic the handkerchief/pocket square does not fit in the faux pocket. If you want an elevated look - wear with a different tie, thicker fabric white shirt and nice shoes
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on April 5, 2026
J
Verified Purchase
Jeremy Harsa
Waukegan, US
★★★★★ 5
Order a sewing machine too
Color: Light Champagne, Size: 14, Color: Light Champagne, Size: 14
This suit had me questioning whether the manufacturer had ever actually seen a human child before. The pants were SO long — like they were tailored for a 9-year-old with 100 feet of shin. 😂 I had to hem them significantly just to make them wearable for a normal boy. The bow tie was also a letdown. Ours may have arrived defective, but it only seemed to have one hook with nowhere for it to actually attach, so we ended up improvising with the fabric loop. Not exactly the polished wedding-ready moment I was hoping for. The shirt was probably the highlight. It has a subtle textured pattern that makes it feel a little more unique than a standard dress shirt, which I appreciated. Unfortunately, the fabric itself is stiff and not particularly comfortable. Overall, the whole set feels pretty cheap quality-wise. BUT… he’s 9. He’ll outgrow it before the next wedding invitation hits the mailbox anyway. 😂 For one day of looking like a dashing young gentleman instead of a tiny tornado in sweatpants, it got the job done. Just definitely not something I’d recommend for peak summer wedding season unless your child enjoys marinating in polyester.
WAS THIS REVIEW HELPFUL?YesReportShare
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2026

recommand products