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We see him exploding into the public consciousness in the late eighties with a series of startling, ultra-saturated colour images of the British seaside – and scandalising the photography establishment in the process. We see society changing over the decades, from the demise of steam trains, through the opening of the first McDonald’s in Moscow, to the transformations of the post-pandemic world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs Martin shares his story, his distinctive voice delicately captured by his friend, the writer Wendy Jones, he also reveals his approach to work and commissions; his tricks for gaining access and getting the shot; and he divulges his particular passions: for crowds and queues, fetes and placards, bad weather on beaches, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the definitive account of a great photographer’s career, curating the work that has defined his life. 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The book features two master storytellers: Martin Parr and the oral historian Wendy Jones joining forces to create a uniquely vibrant portrait of one of the world’s best photographers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat follows is a journey only Martin could devise: a journey which, in one hundred carefully selected pictures and stories, will showcase the extraordinary depth and range of Martin’s work; and tell the story of Martin’s life, his practice, and his philosophy (as well as his collection of Saddam Hussein watches).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eUtterly Lazy and Inattentive\u003c\/em\u003e by Wendy Jones and Martin Parr is a captivating exploration of both the man and his art, perfect for anyone fascinated by contemporary photography and storytelling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47643597406444,"sku":"9780847876464","price":170.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/8600b056d9ffaba2ff8f58f8f1b20067.jpg?v=1779225648"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/wendy-jones.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}