A new edition of a modern classic of photography. Martin Parr is Europe's premier contemporary photographer, andThe Last Resortis the book that is considered to have launched his career. Taken at the height of the Thatcher years, it depicts the great British seaside in all its garish glory. Described by some as cruel and voyeuristic and by others as a stunning satire on the state of Britain, early editions are now much sought after by collectors worldwide. Includes a new essay by Gerry Badger, photographer, architect, curator, and critic.
The classic photobook that brought Martin Parr and British color photography to the attention of the world.
A new edition of a modern classic of photography. Martin Parr is Europes premier contemporary photographer and The Last Resort is the book that is considered to have launched his career. First published in 1986, it was brought back into print by Dewi Lewis Publishing in 1998. Further reprints followed. These editions are now much sought after by collectors worldwide.
New layout and sequencing.
New essay by Gerry Badger. Gerry Badger is a photographer, architect, curator and critic. He has written extensively for the photographic press, and among his recent books are Collecting Photography, and The Photobook: A History (with Martin Parr).Martin Parr studied photography at Manchester Polytechnic, from 1970 to 1973. Since that time, Martin Parr has worked on numerous photographic projects. He has developed an international reputation for his innovative imagery, his oblique approach to social documentary, and his input to photographic culture within the UK and abroad. In 1994 he became a full member of Magnum Photographic Corporation. In recent years, he has developed an interest in filmmaking, and has started to use his photography within different conventions, such as fashion and advertising. In 2002 the Barbican Art Gallery and the National Media lS–
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