Hier in Holland

Hier in Holland is a photographic work by Roel Visser, featuring accompanying text by H.J.A. Hofland. Published in 2000 by Thomas Rap in Amsterdam, this first edition hardcover volume consists of 167 pages and provides a visual exploration of the Netherlands through Visser's lens. The collection showcases his distinctive style, which has been featured in various publications such as Nieuwe Revu, De Tijd, Elsevier, het Parool, and HP/de... Hofland offers narrative context for the images, highlighting Visser's ability to capture striking and sometimes absurd moments. One notable example mentioned is a photograph of a star with his gorillas, which Hofland described in NRC Handelsblad as a "photographic masterpiece." The book serves as a comprehensive visual record of Dutch life and scenery, capturing both the mundane and the extraordinary through professional photography.