Publisher/Phaidon

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"Thinking of England" is a collection of works by British photographer Martin Parr. Since the 1970s, Parr has used color photography to continuously document cross-sections of British society, including everyday consumer culture, leisure, and class consciousness. He has brought humor and distance to the context of documentary photography, establishing a unique position that oscillates between observation and engagement. This volume, a re-edited version of his representative series, focuses on the theme of "England," juxtaposing seaside resorts, festive scenes, and everyday, casual gestures. Rather than exaggerating or condemning, the images portray a Britain where multiple perspectives intersect, evoking laughter and discomfort while forcing viewers to reexamine their own perspectives. From a photographic perspective, this book's significance lies in its reinterpretation of society as an object of observation rather than critique. Through this editing, a portrait of England that cannot be summed up in a single "national character" emerges.