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The Cost of Living
Parr's third outing in colour sets his sights on the middle classes of 1980s Britain.
Photographically illustrated stiff wrappers. Text by Robert Chesshyre. Designed by Peter Brawne.
The Cost of Living is a significant photographic work by British photographer Martin Parr. The book captures various aspects of modern life, focusing on the visual language of consumer culture, social landscapes, and the nuances of everyday existence. Known for his distinctive style that blends irony with a keen observation of human behavior, Parr presents a series of images that examine the intersection of private lives and public spaces. This edition was published by Cornerhouse Publications in 1989.
Bibliographic Details
| Author | Martin Parr |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Cornerhouse Publications |
| Place of publication | Manchester |
| Year | 1989 |
| Edition | First edition |
| Binding | Softcover |
| ISBN | 094879755X |
| Collation | 80 pp. |
| Language | English |
| Dimensions | 23x29 |
| Signed | Yes, signed by the author |
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