Overview

John Gay was one of the most respected photographers of the mid-20th century but, unlike that of some of his contemporaries, his work is now largely overlooked. This important book, which includes 300 evocative photographs from the large collection of his work held by the National Monuments Record, marks the centenary of his birth in Karlsruhe, Germany, in 1909 and coincides with two major exhibitions of his work being held in London. Gay's work is wide ranging yet returns to a number of key themes - animals and children, informal shots of ordinary people, rural life, modern architecture and London, especially his beloved Highgate and Hampstead, and characteristically uses light and shade to great effect. The insignificant object held a strong fascination for him and his gift for being unobtrusive imbues many of his images with a unique poignancy.
ISBN-13

9781848020030

ISBN-10

1848020031

Weight

3.40 Pounds

Dimensions

8.40 x 1.20 x 10.60 In

List Price

$40.00

Format

Paperback

Language

English

Pages

324 pages

Publisher

Historic England Press

Published On

2009-01-31


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