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The book series, designed by artist Tom Phillips, showcases a curated selection of over 50,000 photographic postcards from the early 20th century, highlighting a time when photography became accessible to the masses. Each volume features 200 images alongside thematically related paintings from Phillips's work, A Humument. "Fantasy Travel" focuses on whimsical studio portraits of people in mock-ups of various modes of transport, reflecting societal aspirations and the playful spirit of the era. This collection offers a captivating insight into social history, appealing to art and history enthusiasts.
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Fantasy Travel: Vintage People on Photo Postcards, Tom Phillips
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- Released
- 2012
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- Title
- Fantasy Travel: Vintage People on Photo Postcards
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Tom Phillips
- Publisher
- Bodleian Library
- Publisher
- 2012
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 112
- ISBN13
- 9781851243839
- Category
- Photo publications, Ethnography
- Description
- The book series, designed by artist Tom Phillips, showcases a curated selection of over 50,000 photographic postcards from the early 20th century, highlighting a time when photography became accessible to the masses. Each volume features 200 images alongside thematically related paintings from Phillips's work, A Humument. "Fantasy Travel" focuses on whimsical studio portraits of people in mock-ups of various modes of transport, reflecting societal aspirations and the playful spirit of the era. This collection offers a captivating insight into social history, appealing to art and history enthusiasts.