In this major retrospective, the whole of Martin Parr's career has been assessed and includes previously unpublished early work. His startling and original 1974 installation Home Sweet Home, early black-and-white photographs of the people and places of Hebden Bridge in Yorkshire where he lived and worked in the 1970s, photographs from Ireland and Salford, and of course a selection of the very best images from all his published books including The Last Resort, The Cost of Living and Signs of the Times.
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In this major retrospective, the whole of Martin Parr's career has been assessed and includes previously unpublished early work. His startling and original 1974 installation Home Sweet Home, early black-and-white photographs of the people and places of Hebden Bridge in Yorkshire where he lived and worked in the 1970s, photographs from Ireland and Salford, and of course a selection of the very best images from all his published books including The Last Resort, The Cost of Living and Signs of the Times.
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Near Fine. Oblong 4to, titles in pink, narrative on the both boards in gilt. A Near Fine copy, with just the slightest touch of rubbing at the corners. This is a very heavy book, and regular shipping charges will not apply. Please request a shipping quote before ordering.
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New. No dust jacket as issued. First edition, first printing. Limited edition of 500 hand-numbered copies, with one hinged original Type-C print (3 x 4-3/8 inches), signed in black ink on verso by Parr. Hardcover. Paper-covered boards, no dust jacket as issued. Photographs by Martin Parr. 16 pp., with 6 four-color plates. 7-1/2 x 5-3/4 inches. Out of print (sold out prior to publication). Scarce. New. The 28th publication in the Nazraeli Press One Picture Book series. From the publisher: "Martin Parr's second contribution to our One Picture Book Series, Seven Colonial Still Lifes, takes us to Colombo, Kandy, and Newara Eliya, Sri Lanka. A logical companion book to his previous book in this series, Seven Communist Still Lifes, this colorful little book highlights some of the lighter sides of colonialism-gone-awry." Signed by Author.
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(PARR, MARTIN). Williams, Val. MARTIN PARR. London: Phaidon Press Ltd., 2002. First Edition. Small Oblong Folio. 1/4 Linen Over Boards. Photography Monograph. As New/No Jacket-As Issued. 352pp, profusely illustrated in color and b&w. With a comprehensive bibliography and exhibition history. This is a massive, cheerfully obsessive tome documenting Parr's life and career; revealing insights into his influences and attitudes as well as assessing his importance within the worlds of art & photography. Parr's wry commentary on British life and social mores has continued for over thirty years, becoming increasingly global in nature. Images presented here from previous bodies of the Magnum photographer's work and publications include "A Fair Day", "Bad Weather", "Home Sweet Home", "Autoportrait", "The Last Resort", "The Cost of Living", "Signs of the Times" and "Think of England"; in addition to many as yet uncollected in book form. A brand new, pristine example of the 2002 first Phaidon hardbound edition (cited on page 249 of Fred Ritchin and Carole Naggar's "Magnum Photobook: A Catalogue Raisonné") still in the publisher's shrinkwrap. PLEASE NOTE: Additional shipping costs are required for this item beyond our standard rates due to its weight-we will inform you of the applicable amount at time of purchase. 0-7148-3990-6 Inventory Number: 018038.
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(PARR, MARTIN). Williams, Val. MARTIN PARR-SIGNED BY THE PHOTOGRAPHER. Signed by the Photographer. London: Phaidon Press Ltd., 2002. First Edition. Small Oblong Folio. 1/4 Linen Over Boards. Photography Monograph. Fine/No Jacket-As Issued. 352pp, profusely illustrated in color and b&w. With a comprehensive bibliography and exhibition history. This is a massive, cheerfully obsessive tome documenting Parr's life and career; revealing insights into his influences and attitudes as well as assessing his importance within the worlds of art and photography. Parr's wry commentary on British life and social mores has continued for over thirty years, becoming increasingly global in nature. Images presented here from previous bodies of the Magnum photographer's work and publications include "A Fair Day", "Bad Weather", "Home Sweet Home", "Autoportrait", "The Last Resort", "The Cost of Living", "Signs of the Times" and "Think of England"; in addition to many as yet uncollected in book form. A brand new, pristine example of the 2002 first Phaidon hardbound edition (cited on page 249 of Fred Ritchin and Carole Naggar's "Magnum Photobook: A Catalogue Raisonné") additionally BOLDLY SIGNED "Martin Parr" in black ink on the half title page. PLEASE NOTE: Additional shipping costs are required for this item beyond our standard rates due to its weight-we will inform you of the applicable amount at time of purchase. 0-7148-3990-6 Inventory Number: 014167.
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Near Fine. No dust jacket as issued. First edition, first printing. Inscribed and signed in black ink on the half-title page by Parr. Hardcover. Printed paper covered boards, quarter-bound in burgundy cloth, with title stamped in pink on front cover and spine; no dust jacket as issued. First page of introduction stamped in gilt on front cover. Photographs by Martin Parr. Text by Val Williams. Includes exhibition history and bibliography. Designed by UNA (London). 354 pp., with over 600 four-color and black-and-white images, beautifully printed on fine heavy paper. 10-1/8 x 11-3/4 inches. Near Fine (corners slightly blunted, else Fine). Signed by Author.
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Like New. Limited edition with half leather over cloth housed in orange clamshell with signed (Parr) numbered 17/100 print laid in as new clean tight and bright. oversized and overweight. Please email for photos.
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