Joyce James

2005 · ref. LCB60427 — London: Tate Publishing. Near Fine with no dust jacket. 1st UK Edition. Original Velvet Boards. From the library of Chris Steele-Perkins Magnum photographer known for his depictions of Africa Afghanistan England Northern Ireland and Japan. With embossed gilt lettering and colour plate on cover. With colour plates. Very light soiling to covers. Light wear to spine covers and corners.; From the library of Chris Steele-Perkins. Chris Steele-Perkins has produced some of the most iconic images of British society in the last half-century exploring youth subcultures poverty and community with artful sensitivity. His more than 45-year career has seen him travel widely making significant bodies of work in his home country of Myanmar as well as Japan Africa and Afghanistan all of which have received critical acclaim. His first book The Teds an examination of teddy boys is now considered a classic of documentary and even fashion photography. After marrying his second wife Miyako Yamada he embarked on a long-term photographic exploration of Japan publishing Fuji in 2000. A highly personal diary of 2001 Echoes was published in 2003 and the second of his Japanese books Tokyo Love Hello in March 2007. He was also President of Magnum from 1995-1998.; Quarto; viii 91 pages . 2005. 1854376608 . Tate Publishing hardcover