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- Pages
- 140 pages
- Reading time
- 5 hours
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Focusing on the Black Country, the book captures the region's transformation through Martin Parr's lens over four years. Despite its post-industrial decline, the area thrives with small factories and vibrant immigrant communities, including Polish, Sikh, and Somali groups. Parr's exploration spans diverse settings—from workplaces and religious sites to shopping centers and nightlife—highlighting the daily lives and cultures within this evolving landscape. A significant emphasis is placed on portraiture, showcasing the individuality of the people he encounters.
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Black Country Stories, Martin Parr
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- Released
- 2014
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- Title
- Black Country Stories
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Martin Parr
- Publisher
- Dewi Lewis Publishing
- Publisher
- 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 140
- ISBN13
- 9781907893636
- Category
- Photo publications, Social sciences, Hobby and Home
- Description
- Focusing on the Black Country, the book captures the region's transformation through Martin Parr's lens over four years. Despite its post-industrial decline, the area thrives with small factories and vibrant immigrant communities, including Polish, Sikh, and Somali groups. Parr's exploration spans diverse settings—from workplaces and religious sites to shopping centers and nightlife—highlighting the daily lives and cultures within this evolving landscape. A significant emphasis is placed on portraiture, showcasing the individuality of the people he encounters.