| England Contributor(s): Hoberman, Gerald (Author), Hoberman, Marc (Joint Author), Andrew, John (Text by (Art, Photo Books)) |
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ISBN: 191973435X ISBN-13: 9781919734354 Publisher: Gerald & Marc Hoberman Collection OUR PRICE: $44.96 Product Type: Hardcover Published: October 2000 Annotation: Gerald and Marc Hoberman's England captures a land of originality and diversity, of creativity and color. The country may be small, but it certainly is not homogeneous. Contrasts are everywhere. In the cities and towns the old and the new sit cheek by jowl; some villages are a time warp; other settlements are completely, new. The countryside is equally diverse: patchwork pastures, tranquil lakes, bleak moors, rolling hills, sheltered coves, sandy beaches and towering cliffs. While tradition is an integral part of English life, the process of time marches on. In the country, a shepherd may be encountered with a traditional crook, but his transport is likely to be modern. There are country lanes, no wider than the width of a car, that twist and turn, but also a modern motorway network that turns above and below itself in amazing complexity. Despite the concentration of towns and cities, it is still possible to drive for an hour in the Pennines and not see another human being. Then, of course, there are the stately homes, castles, country cottages, ancient monuments and the follies that were built for no particular purpose other than to satisfy an eccentric whim. England is a living history book, from the earliest of times to the modern day. It is ever-changing, yet retains a charm that is uniquely English. England is presented here, in both words and pictures, as never before. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Travel | Europe - Great Britain - Photography | Subjects & Themes - Regional (see Also Travel - Pictorials) |
| Dewey: 779.991 |
| Physical Information: 0.74" H x 9.8" W x 12.53" (3.25 lbs) 176 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Inspired by their love of England and the popular response to their collection London, this book sees the father and son team travelling the length and breadth of England, cameras at the ready, to capture those special moments which represent the essence and spirit of the country. The result is an intriguing portrait of a land and its people, and contributes to the Gerald & Marc Hoberman Collection of photographs. With informative text by John Andrew, who also contributed to London, the book presents an overview of England and showcases its exceptional natural beauty, rich cultural heritage and unique attributes. It also shows England through the eyes of a South African giving a new dimension to national photography. |