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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
a tongue-in-cheek look at the British
Martin Parr is one of the great documentary photographers of Britain and this book is a prime example of his talent in the field. This book is a wonderful collection of the quirks and eccentricities of the British. No subject is overlooked as Parr covers food, dress, interior design and gardens, pomp and circumstance and Brits at the seaside. It's a view of England not...
Published on May 31, 2006 by authorwannabe
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2.0 out of 5 stars
Not what I was expecting.
I guess I was expecting a book that my grandmother, who is from England, would enjoy. There are a few too many hairy bellies, feet and balding head close-ups for me. I guess I expected a bit more nostalgia and a bit less of the tacky. I'll be returning this book.
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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
a tongue-in-cheek look at the British,
By authorwannabe (Columbus, OH) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Think of England (Paperback)
Martin Parr is one of the great documentary photographers of Britain and this book is a prime example of his talent in the field. This book is a wonderful collection of the quirks and eccentricities of the British. No subject is overlooked as Parr covers food, dress, interior design and gardens, pomp and circumstance and Brits at the seaside. It's a view of England not seen by most tourists which makes it all the more relevant for foreign audiences. Browsing through the book one can see several cultural similarities like the picture of a winning dessert at a district garden society show, or people talking on their mobile phones.
If you're a bit of an anglophile or simply enjoy good photography, this book won't disappoint. I bought this book at the Tate Modern after having seen several of the photos in various galleries, and find it inspiring to aspiring photographers like myself.
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not what I was expecting.,
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This review is from: Think of England (Paperback)
I guess I was expecting a book that my grandmother, who is from England, would enjoy. There are a few too many hairy bellies, feet and balding head close-ups for me. I guess I expected a bit more nostalgia and a bit less of the tacky. I'll be returning this book.
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Think of England by Martin Parr (Paperback - November 1, 2004)
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