Playground by James Mollison
Presents photographs of children at play in their school playgrounds. In this book, the author, inspired by memories of his own childhood, looks at how we all learn to negotiate relationships and our place in the world through play.
The photos recall the scenes of fun, embarrassment, relaxation, disappointment and anxiety that plague the playground for a growing brainAlthough, in retrospect, the notion of playtime tends to acquire a rose-colored glow, Mollison reminds us of the intensity and calamity that often occurred between classes. The photographer set up his camera during school breaks, capturing multiple frames and then collapsing them into a single composite image, in which a constructed play narrative is created. –Huffington Post
The images are stunning in their color and size, and use socio-economic, cultural and political elements as backdrops. – Wired
His images capture the similarities of youthful play across social boundaries and national borders, but also the deep divides of class and privilege that are often put in place long before we’re old enough to understand their implications. – Hyperallergic
While on assignment, Mollison expanded the project to include schools in Kenya and eventually trekked around the world, photographing playgrounds in more than a dozen countries. He found an incredible diversity in the schools but, also, a universality in the children's play—particularly with boys. –Metropolis Magazine
The images are stunning in their color and size, and use socio-economic, cultural and political elements as backdrops. – Wired
His images capture the similarities of youthful play across social boundaries and national borders, but also the deep divides of class and privilege that are often put in place long before we’re old enough to understand their implications. – Hyperallergic
While on assignment, Mollison expanded the project to include schools in Kenya and eventually trekked around the world, photographing playgrounds in more than a dozen countries. He found an incredible diversity in the schools but, also, a universality in the children's play—particularly with boys. –Metropolis Magazine
James Mollison was born in Kenya. His photographs have been featured widely in such publications as Colors, the New York Times Magazine, and Paris Review. He has also published several books, among them James and Other Apes (2004), The Disciples (2008), and Where Children Sleep (2010). Jon Ronson is an award-winning writer and documentary maker. He is the author of many bestselling books, including The Men Who Stare at Goats (2005). He also cowrote the screenplay for the film Frank (2014).
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9781597113076 |
| ISBN 10 | 1597113077 |
| Title | Playground |
| Author | James Mollison |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Aperture |
| Year published | 2015-04-20 |
| Number of pages | 134 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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