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The Last Resort Hardcover – November 12, 2009

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When Martin Parr's 'The Last Resort' was first published and exhibited in 1986, it divided critics and audiences alike. Some saw it as the finest achievement to date of colour photography in Britain whilst others viewed it as an aberration. In hindsight, there is little doubt that it transformed documentary photography in Britain and placed Parr amongst the world's leading photographers. A highly collectable edition of a book that is now considered a classic.
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    Dewi Lewis Publishing
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    November 12, 2009
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    9.75 x 0.55 x 12 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1904587798
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1904587798
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Martin Parr CBE (born 23 May 1952) is a British documentary photographer, photojournalist and photobook collector. He is known for his photographic projects that take an intimate, satirical and anthropological look at aspects of modern life, in particular documenting the social classes of England, and more broadly the wealth of the Western world. His major projects have been The Last Resort (1983–1985), The Cost of Living (1987–1989), Small World (1987–1994) and Common Sense (1995–1999), all of which have been published by Dewi Lewis. Since 1994, Parr has been a member of Magnum Photos. He has had around 40 solo photobooks published, and has featured in around 80 exhibitions worldwide – including the international touring exhibition ParrWorld, and a retrospective at the Barbican Arts Centre, London. The Martin Parr Foundation, founded in 2014, opened premises in his hometown of Bristol in 2017. It houses his own archive, his collection of British and Irish photography by other photographers, and a gallery.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Dewi Lewis Publishing; Third edition (November 12, 2009)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 88 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1904587798
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1904587798
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.74 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.75 x 0.55 x 12 inches
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If you are a fan of Martin Parr, you need to purchase this book! You won’t be disappointed🙌🏽 Great color, content, design and everything you are looking for. You can’t beat this price either.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I love Martin Parr's work. You will too.
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I love Martin Parr. If you are into street photography or just want to see what a photographic genious can do, get you hands on a copy of this amazing book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The master
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It's sharp, but with empathy. A joy to look at.
Every time you see new angles and layers.
A portrait of an era.
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My favorite work from martin Parr. Great book.
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Rodolfo Athayde
5.0 out of 5 stars Impressões
Reviewed in Brazil on June 29, 2023
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Amor à Fotografia pelo discurso de antes, de hoje e de amanhã. O autor do livro é desses que a trabalham, conceitualmente; aí meu interesse é total.
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Domenico Fiandaca
5.0 out of 5 stars un purgatorio anni 80
Reviewed in Italy on January 10, 2024
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È un libro che si guarda e osserva spesso nel corso del tempo. Ed è grazie a questa pubblicazione, oggi esiste una generazione di fotografi che racconta storie a colori. Lo considero ( non solo io ovviamente) tra i migliori libri fotografici di sempre.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Martin Parr’s best book!
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This is a timeless classic by Martin Parr - his best work!
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Dragan Mikki
5.0 out of 5 stars This is one of the books which must be seen
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This was likely the best of Martin Parr's work. This book reveals the depth of history, beauty and quirkiness of the British seaside.
Martin Parr is certainly one of the greatest, if not the greatest, British photographer.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Todo correcto
Reviewed in Spain on October 31, 2022
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