Andy Phillips transports his viewers into “another time” with his brilliant black and white photographs of U2 visiting and performing in the UK. It contains close up images which showcase the personalities of the band members. From posing like stereotypical tourists in front of statues to buying clothes to performing on stage, Phillips humanizes these world renowned celebrities. He describes the photographs within this book as “an up close and personal view of a young band, full of self-belief and bravado.” It truly is a personal look at U2, granting viewers of this book a closer look into U2’s daily lives.
Diane Arbus Revelationsaffords the first opportunity to explore the origins, scope, and aspirations of what is a wholly original force in photography. Arbus’s frank treatment of her subjects and her faith in the intrinsic power of the medium have produced a body of work that is often shocking in its purity, in its steadfast celebration of things as they are. Presenting many of her lesser-known or previously unpublished photographs in the context of the iconic images reveals a subtle yet persistent view of the world.
Chris Killip began photographing the people of Lynemouth seacoal beach in the north east of England in 1982, after nearly seven years of failed efforts to obtain their consent. During 1983 to 1984 he lived in a caravan on the seacoal camp, and documented the life, work and the struggle to survive on the beach, using his unflinching style of objective documentation.
Another Time, Another Place: U2 in the UK 1980 – Andy Phillips
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Andy Phillips transports his viewers into “another time” with his brilliant black and white photographs of U2 visiting and performing in the UK. It contains close up images which showcase the personalities of the band members. From posing like stereotypical tourists in front of statues to buying clothes to performing on stage, Phillips humanizes these world renowned celebrities. He describes the photographs within this book as “an up close and personal view of a young band, full of self-belief and bravado.” It truly is a personal look at U2, granting viewers of this book a closer look into U2’s daily lives.
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