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by Thomas Weski,Martin Parr

Author: Thomas Weski,Martin Parr
Subcategory: Photography & Video
Language: English
Publisher: Aperture; Slp edition (August 1, 2008)
Pages: 512 pages
Category: Photo and Art
Rating: 4.6
Other formats: mbr lrf azw doc

Martin Parr's vast collections of photography books and postcards are world-renowned. In Parrworld: Objects and Postcards, a two-volume set, his procurement abilities are presented with appropriate thoroughness, and with typical Parr humour

Martin Parr's vast collections of photography books and postcards are world-renowned. In Parrworld: Objects and Postcards, a two-volume set, his procurement abilities are presented with appropriate thoroughness, and with typical Parr humour. -Photolife: The Art, Culture, and Science of Photography. Spice Girl chocolate wrappers. Margaret Thatcher mugs. Photographer Parr saved everything-now he's sharing his collected kitsch in these mesmerizing two volumes. -Entertainment Weekly. Martin Parr parades his quirky collection of postcards through Parrworld. - Elissa Schappell -Vanity Fair.

Books: Martin Parr Parrworld. Postcards is both a serious consideration of the history of the form and a visual entertainment. Its themed chapters include World War I, Smog and Shopping, with sequences of cards on subjects as varied as the suffragettes, coronation bonfires and motorway service stations

This book also includes an introduction by Thomas Weski . This publication puts his collection of photographic and themed objects on display. Discover ideas about Martin Parr. Parrworld: Objects & Postcards by Martin Parr.

This book also includes an introduction by Thomas Weski, curator of the companion exhibition Parrworld. This book also includes an introduction by Thomas Weski, curator of the companion exhibition Parrworld.

2 тома в коробе : Martin Parrs vast collections of photography books and postcards are world-renowned. Objects is introduced by Parr and Postcards features an introduction by Thomas Weski, curator of the companion exhibition, Parrworld, This remarkably designed set is bound to appeal to a wide audience, but in particular to Parr collectors who thought they already owned everything Parr.

While Parr has been widely recognized for his vast collection of photography books, these particular volumes depict him as an obsessive collector of postcards and themed objects-all presented with the typical Parr sense of humor

While Parr has been widely recognized for his vast collection of photography books, these particular volumes depict him as an obsessive collector of postcards and themed objects-all presented with the typical Parr sense of humor. The first volume features pictures of objects he has collected over the past 25 years ranging from figures of Lenin to the Spice Girls, and even some wrist-watches featuring the face of Saddam Hussein.

Martin Parr's vast collections of photography books and postcards are world-renowned. Objects is introduced by Parr and Postcards features an introduction by Thomas Weski, curator of the companion exhibition Parrworld, which is touring internationally. Unbeknownst to many, he is also an obsessive collector of photographic and themed objects. Parrworld: Objects and Postcards, puts these items on display in a luscious, appropriately thorough and humorous two-volume set, the first to document his 25 years of collecting. This affordably priced set is bound to appeal to a wide audience, but in particular to collectors who thought they already owned everything Parr. In "Parrworld: Objects and Postcards," a luscious two-volume set, his affinity for focused accumulation is presented with appropriate thoroughness, and with typical Parrian humor. Some of the items Martin Parr's vast collections of photography books and postcards are world-renowned. Unbeknownst to many, he is also an obsessive collector of photographic and themed objects

Martin Parr's vast collections of photography books and postcards are world-renowned. In Parrworld: Objects and Postcards, a luscious two-volume set, his affinity.

On the romance blog for a gorgeous new releasing in January from E. D. Parr and Evernight Publishing.

Martin Parr´s exhibition Assorted Cocktail is accompanied by author´s collection of objects a souvenirs. According to positive reactions of our visitors, DOX announces a competition for an original print by Martin Parr. If you have any souvenirs, posters or postcards that focus on the topic of astronautics, send us a picture of them to linda@dox.

Martin Parr's vast collections of photography books and postcards are world-renowned. Unbeknownst to many, he is also an obsessive collector of photographic and themed objects. In Parrworld: Objects and Postcards, a luscious two-volume set, his affinity for focused accumulation is presented with appropriate thoroughness, and with typical Parrian humor. Some of the items in the first volume, Objects, have already achieved notoriety--for instance, the wrist watches featuring Saddam Hussein's visage. Others mythologize well-known figures such as Lenin and the Spice Girls. Then there is the kitsch--from wallpaper to trays and objects commemorating Sputnik, Charles and Di's wedding and 9/11. While Objects is the first publication to document Parr's 25-plus years of such collecting, Postcards is the "last word" on an extraordinary collection of over 20,000 cards. Presented in album format, it is a highly entertaining yet serious study of postcard history, and includes early cards that depict local news events such as car crashes and murders. The book finishes in Boring Postcards territory with a selection of cards promoting motorways and shopping. Objects is introduced by Parr and Postcards features an introduction by Thomas Weski, curator of the companion exhibition, Parrworld. This remarkably designed set is bound to appeal to a wide audience, but in particular to Parr collectors who thought they already owned everything Parr. Martin Parr, born in Epsom, England in 1952, is the author of more than 30 photography books, including Our True Intent Is All For Your Delight, Boring Postcards and Mexico. His photographs are held by museums worldwide, including the J. Paul Getty Museum, Los Angeles; The Museum of Modern Art, New York; and Tate Modern, London. Parr is a member of Magnum Photos.