The book presents a captivating visual documentary capturing the vibrant student culture at Oxford University in the 1980s, as seen through the lens of photographer Dafydd Jones. It showcases a unique blend of candid moments and staged portraits, reflecting the social dynamics, fashion, and spirit of the era. Through these images, readers gain insight into the lives, aspirations, and experiences of students, creating a rich tapestry of college life during this transformative decade.
Focusing on the life and impact of Arthur Cravan, this book offers a thorough English-language exploration of the enigmatic poet and boxer, who was a significant yet transient presence in early 20th-century European avant-garde circles. It combines biographical details with critical analysis, shedding light on Cravan's unique contributions to literature and art, and his influence on contemporary movements.
Exploring the intersection of modern life and technology, this book delves into a range of social situations where individuals, including celebrities and royalty, are absorbed in their screens. It highlights the contrast between everyday moments and extraordinary events, revealing how pervasive phone usage affects personal interactions and societal dynamics. Through vivid anecdotes, it critiques the impact of digital distractions on human connection.
- A fly-on-the-wall account of eighties upper-class England- Captures high society at its most riotous, and its most vulnerable- English eccentricity makes a final stand in a changing world- Follow-up to the acclaimed Oxford: The Last Hurrah ISBN 9781788840712"I wondered if the party guests I'd photographed were just re-enacting a nostalgic fantasy, an imaginary version?of England?that already no longer existed." - Dafydd JonesThroughout the 1980s, award-winning photographer Dafydd Jones was granted access to some of England's most exclusive upper-class events. Now, the author of Oxford: The Last Hurrah presents this irreverent and intimate portrait of birthday parties and charity balls, Eton picnics and private school celebrations.With the crack of a hunting rifle and a spray of champagne, these photos give an almost cinematic account of high-society England at its most riotous and its most vulnerable. Against the backdrop of Thatcher's Britain, globalization, the Falklands War, rising stocks and dwindling inherited fortunes, Jones reveals the inner lives of the established elite as they party long into the night-time of their fading world.Praise for Oxford: The Last Hurrah'Sublime vintage photographs...' - Hermione Eyre, The Telegraph'In The Last Hurrah...we see familiar faces from British high society poised on the brink of adulthood.' - Eve Watling, Independent
