The Photobook: A History
A Green and Pleasant Land
€80.00
Photographs by John Davies. Introduction by Michael Wood. Essay by Rob Powell. Includes a chronology, exhibition history and collections. Designed by Christopher Lord.
Appeared in Martin Parr and Gerry Badger, The Photobook: A History, Volume II.
Published in 1987 to accompany an exhibition at The Photographers' Gallery, 'A Green and Pleasant Land' is a seminal work by British photographer John Davies. The book documents the lasting impact of the Industrial Revolution on the British landscape, specifically focusing on areas devoted to coal mining, textiles, steel, quarrying, railways, and shipping. It explores how these industries shaped urban environments in Northern England and South Wales. The publication features photographs by Davies, an introduction by Michael Wood, and an essay by Rob Powell. It is noted for its high-quality reproductions of the social landscapes left over from industrial history.
Bibliographic Details
| Author | John Davies |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Manchester Cornerhouse Publications |
| Place of publication | Manchester |
| Year | 1987 |
| Edition | First edition |
| Binding | Softcover |
| ISBN | 094879710X |
| Collation | 80 pp. |
| Language | English |
| Dimensions | 23 x 30 |
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