Bliss: Postcards of Couples and Families collected by Martin Parr (Martin Parr Postcard Collections) (Paperback)

~ Martin Parr (Author)

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The latest deadpan collection from the archive of Martin Parr is a full-color tribute to love – Book of the Month, Harpers & Queen -- Review

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The celebrated photographer and social commentator Martin Parr follows up the Boring Postcards series with a new installment of his bizarre postcard collection. Produced in the countries of the Southern Europe -during the 1970s, these cards show shamelessly idealized photographs of romantic lovers—frolicking in the hills, holding hands in the sunset, staring dreamily into each others eyes; and of perfect families—greeting Dad home from work, in the kitchen baking a cake with Mom, singing together at the piano. . . . Originating as domestic "icons" rooted in Catholic religious tradition, these images show the Mediterranean equivalents of the Brady Bunch. Both a revealing social-historical document and hilariously funny, they will appeal to all connoisseurs of photographic kitsch.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Chris Boot (September 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0954281330
• ISBN-13: 978-0954281335
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,542,252 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars A collection of nostalgic photographs of couples., September 23, 2005

By	Doctor Trance (MA, United States) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

This is not a collection of Martin's photographs, but a collection of photographs he collects. They are all taken from brochures and paraphernalia, depicting tacky scenes and settings of a romantic nature. If you liked his book on Christmas cards, this is a similar offering of reprints of these photos, appearing to be mostly taken in the 60's and 70's. Not as exciting as the nostalgic look into Butlin's Holiday camps, in Our True Intent Is All For Your Delight, but still a quirky read nonetheless.