{"title":"Chris Dorley-Brown","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChris Dorley-Brown is a British documentary photographer and filmmaker, based in the East End of London. Since 1984, Dorley-Brown has been creating a photographic archive of the London Borough of Hackney.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"a-history-of-the-east-end","title":"A History of the East End","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst edition of A History of the East End by Chris Dorley Brown (2024)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst impression medium format paperback with dust jacket in new condition , signed to title page by Chris Dorley-Brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cmain\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"more-infos txt-medium open\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-wrap-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photographs presented in this book - almost 100 - were taken between 1984 and 2023. The journey through the book is like taking a stroll: starting on the banks of the Thames, we discover the vernacular architecture of the 1980s; their demolition a few years later; followed by more recent architecture. We follow the transformations brought about by construction for the Olympic Games; then, the deserted streets during lockdown; ending on the banks of the Thames, almost at its mouth. One-offs, here and there, intersperse these main themes.\u003cbr\u003eTexts and leaflets are included in the book. The author recounts his career with a certain ease that reminds us, his publishers, of his oratorical skills: the depictions are very visual, and anecdotes are related side-by-side with his most profound thoughts..\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis photographic work is given the scope it deserves in the book, revealing the history of the East End. It is also, and above all, a depiction of how capitalism and development took on new forms as it spread through the area.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book's graphic design is by Marie Pellaton. In alignment with the photographic work, she designed a sober, minimalistic layout in a format adapted to that of the photographs. The texts are translated into French by Pierre-Louis Brunet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-propos txt-medium\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/main\u003e","brand":"Chris Dorley Brown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51556928520574,"sku":"","price":40.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/2593\/1985\/files\/a-history-of-the-east-end-6124759.jpg?v=1773758390"},{"product_id":"near-dark","title":"Near Dark","description":"\u003cp\u003eFirst edition, first impression of Near Dark by Chris Dorley-Brown. Medium format hardback in new condition. Signed by the artist on the title page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhotographed in London, Near Dark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003e \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eventures into a mysterious territory, reflecting a less harmonious city mood, a fever dream of anxiety and unpredictability. London is just as alluring as ever but now everyone is taking shelter, keeping out of sight.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePhotographed in the hours just before sunrise or just after sundown. Very detailed and shot in super high resolution composite format, the photos explore decaying modernism, post industrial landscapes, council estates in a fugue state of sleep and serenity, monumental London landmarks wreathed in a painterly haze. The images have been made over the last ten years during which London has experienced Olympic euphoria through to pandemic and chaotic government policies. The emphasis is on mood and an attitude amassed over 40 years of picturing London.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chris Dorley-Brown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57447303446910,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/2593\/1985\/files\/near-dark-9132970.jpg?v=1781900667"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0592\/2593\/1985\/collections\/chris-dorley-brown-8787877.png?v=1781898929","url":"https:\/\/www.setantabooks.com\/en-us\/collections\/chris-dorley-brown-1.oembed","provider":"Setanta Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}