James Mollison: Playground
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| Rating | : | 4.54 (681 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1597113077 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 136 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-01-31 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
James Mollison's photo projects are based on smart, original concepts applied to serious social and environmental themes. For each picture, Mollison sets up his camera during school break time, making multiple frames, and then composing each final photograph from several scenes, in which he finds revealing "play" narratives. For his latest book, Playground, Mollison has photographed children at play in school playgrounds, inspired by memories of his own childhood, and interested in how we all learn to negotiate relati
He also cowrote the screenplay for the film Frank (2014). His photographs have been featured widely in such publications as Colors, the New York Times Magazine, and Paris Review. He is the author of many bestselling books, including The Men Who Stare at Goats (2005). He has also published several books, among them James and Other Apes (2004), The Disciples (2008),
The photographer set up his camera during school breaks, capturing multiple frames and then collapsing them into a single composite image, in which a constructed play narrative is created. He found an incredible diversity in the schools but, also, a universality in the children's play—particularly with boys. – WiredHis images capture the similarities of youthful play across social boundaries and national borders, but also the deep divides of class and privilege that are often put in place long before we’re
"great photos and narrative - you feel you can hear the children" according to Judith L Shane. ordered this for a teacher friend. we leafed through it and we both were charmed and found ourselves really really interested in the photos. it is like a new view of the world whether or not you've got a classroom of kids from many lands. it feels like a persona. Bad binding - book falling apart The book arrived damaged. The spine of the book was completely separated. I returned the book and got a new one, but the second one had the exact same problem.. "Five Stars" according to Michael L. Chorney. all good here