Shanghai—the legendary
Pearl of the East, architectural
powerhouse, and home to the
World Expo 2010—continues
to fascinate people from
around the globe. Photographer
Guariglia, whose work has
appeared in National
Geographic Traveler and Smithsonian magazines,
frequently trains his lens
on the old town and waterfront
which have retained their
cultural character amid mega-booming
development. Shanghai's open-air
lifestyle, bustling markets,
and curious fashion sense
are all seen here, granting
us a multifaceted and intimate
portrait of day-to-day life
in one of the great cities
of the world. And with the
Olympic Games
drawing ever more attention
to China, there has never
been a better time to discover
the astonishing city that
is Shanghai.