Parking Spaces
Martin Parr
- Work:
- Design. Typography. Layout.
- Spec:
- Faux suede-covered lidded box with gold foil blocking. Box contains limited edition, signed book: faux suede-covered, gold-foil hardback. 96pp. 5-colour throughout.
- Client:
- Boot Publishing
Design concept
The book is presented in the manner of a wedding album: as something precious, corresponding to the value of the last parking space.
Edition
A luxury edition of 1,000 presented in a white box with a signed embossed card.
Parking Spaces
Martin Parr
This is the latest body of work in Parr’s methodical investigation of the issues of globalisation. Taken between 2002 and 2007, the photographs show 'the last parking space' in 41 different countries.
Published by Boot Publishing
ISBN 13: 978-1-59711-065-5 (Out of stock)
Martin Parr (1952–)
Parr’s use of high-saturation colour produces images that at first glance may seem mundane; once you know their history, however, they are revealed as highly profound. Parr has published and exhibited worldwide. He is also a full Magnum member.
Accompanying exhibition
Rocket Gallery, London
Reviews
Sumptuously packaged. Wallpaper* magazine