Author: PARR, MARTIN
Title: Think of England
Description: London: Phaidon, 2014. First Paperback Edition; Sixth Impression. Original decorated wrappers. Ink spot on fore edge. ; Signed by the author. With plates. Ink spot on fore edge. ; 27 x 19 x 1.2 cms; Think of England by Martin Parr, published in 2000, is a photographic exploration of English identity, filled with both satire and affection. Through 100 color photographs taken in 1999, Parr presents scenes that capture the essence of English culture—seaside holidays, village fairs, traditional foods, and eccentric local customs. His use of a ring flash and vibrant, saturated colors enhances the oddity and detail of these everyday moments. The book reflects on what it means to be English, both celebrating and critiquing the rituals and aesthetics of daily life in Britain. Parr’s images often highlight the quirks, contradictions, and kitsch of English society, prompting viewers to consider the deeper meaning behind familiar national symbols and routines. Think of England is a sharp, humorous, and thought-provoking visual commentary that invites reflection on tradition, modernity, and the construction of cultural identity. It remains a significant work in contemporary British photography for its distinctive style and social insight.. Very Good+ with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Art Documentary Humour Summer
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Title: Think of England
Description: London: Phaidon, 2014. First Paperback Edition; Sixth Impression. Original decorated wrappers. Ink spot on fore edge. ; Signed by the author. With plates. Ink spot on fore edge. ; 27 x 19 x 1.2 cms; Think of England by Martin Parr, published in 2000, is a photographic exploration of English identity, filled with both satire and affection. Through 100 color photographs taken in 1999, Parr presents scenes that capture the essence of English culture—seaside holidays, village fairs, traditional foods, and eccentric local customs. His use of a ring flash and vibrant, saturated colors enhances the oddity and detail of these everyday moments. The book reflects on what it means to be English, both celebrating and critiquing the rituals and aesthetics of daily life in Britain. Parr’s images often highlight the quirks, contradictions, and kitsch of English society, prompting viewers to consider the deeper meaning behind familiar national symbols and routines. Think of England is a sharp, humorous, and thought-provoking visual commentary that invites reflection on tradition, modernity, and the construction of cultural identity. It remains a significant work in contemporary British photography for its distinctive style and social insight.. Very Good+ with no dust jacket .
Keywords: Art Documentary Humour Summer
Price: GBP 90.00 = appr. US$ 128.52 Seller: Literary Cat Books
- Book number: 63269
- Book number: 63269
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