Description
A portrait of over a century of the British seaside in all its raucous, joyful and sometimes seedy glory
About the Author
Val Williams is Professor of the History and Culture of Photography at the London College of Communication. Karen Shepherdson is Reader in Photography at Canterbury Christ Church University, and in this role both directs SEAS Photography and co-directs the Centre for Research on Communities and Cultures.
Reviews
'Surveys over a century of iconic and humorous holiday experiences and trips to the beach' - Aesthetica
'Features a unique and engaging cast, both behind and in front of the lens, from the 1850s and into the 21st century' - HUCK
'Jam-packed with holiday snaps, shoreline street photography and alluring tourism material' - Elephant
Book Information
ISBN 9780500022061
Author Val Williams
Format Hardback
Page Count 224
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Weight(grams) 1100g