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Boring Postcards Martin Parr

Boring Postcards By Martin Parr

Boring Postcards by Martin Parr


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Summary

A collection of 160 boring postcards of the British Isles, reproduced as found, and actual size. Most stem from a period of optimism in Britain as new civic centres, motorways, airports and power stations were built and launched; souvenirs of 60s and 70s achievements we now question.

Boring Postcards Summary

Boring Postcards by Martin Parr

The 160 postcards presented in this volume have been reproduced as found, in their original size, with all the character of the original reproduction, amateur retouching, crinkly edges and bent corners. Treated as art objects with a classic white border surround, each is captioned with their original descriptor as printed on the front or reverse - for example: A40 Traffic; Market Precinct, Scunthorpe; A bend on Porlock Hill. All the postcards featured depict scenes in the British Isles; most stem from a period of optimism in Britain as new civic centres, motorways, airports and power stations were built and launched. To qualify as boring, the photographs had to be arguably boring or absent of anything interesting. The postcards, finally, are not boring at all, but powerful, interesting and loaded statements about time and place and the aesthetic of Britain.

Additional information

GOR010570630
9780714838953
0714838950
Boring Postcards by Martin Parr
Used - Like New
Hardback
Phaidon Press Ltd
19990901
176
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
The book has been read, but looks new. The book cover has no visible wear, and the dust jacket is included if applicable. No missing or damaged pages, no tears, possible very minimal creasing, no underlining or highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins

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