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Synopsis
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.
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"The subject matter flits from early transportation accident scenes to mine disasters, the British suffragist movement to European roadways. The artist/collector states in the foreword, 'I have a very strong collecting gene ...' and anyone enjoying a foray through this handsome assemblage would not argue with him." -- Yul Tule --The Bloomsbury Review
"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
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Parrworld: Objects And Postcards
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. 1st Edition. Parrworld, a humorous yet thorough two-volume set, puts British photographer Martin Parr's collections of postcards and other ephemera on display. Comes with a hardcover (box) which shows shelf-wear. The interiors of the books themselves are in great condition. The covers and case have "dings". Seller Inventory # ABE-1747005180120
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Martin Parr: Parrworld
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Condition: Very Good. New copy still in publisher's shrinkwrap. Two hardcover volumes in slipcase. A total of 512 pages with 100 color ills. Introduction to 'Postcards' by Thomas Weski. Introduction to 'Objects' by Martin Parr. "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. Record # 351296. Seller Inventory # 351296
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Hardcover. Condition: Sehr gut. 1. Auflage. Z : two-volume set in slipcae, 512 Seiten/pages - 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. 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. Seller Inventory # ABE-1582979813071
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Condition: VG. Dust Jacket Condition: VG. This collectable set is well-preserved and the slip cover remains mostly sealed in its original publisher's shrink-wrap. Martin Parr, world-renowned photographer is also an obsessive collector of pop-culture ephemera and bizarre objects. This humorous yet thorough compilation documents his 25 years of collecting. Pages are clean, bright, and pristine. Board and page edges and corners are crisp. Very light handling wear on the exterior of the 2 volumes. A beautiful piece to add from our collection to yours. Signed by Author(s). Seller Inventory # B0021
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