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Boring Postcards Usa,Used
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In Boring Postcards Magnum Photographer And Postcard Enthusiast Martin Parr Brought Together 160 Of The Dullest Postcards Of 1950S, 60S And 70S Britain To Make A Book That Was, Contrary To The Conceit Of Its Title, Both Fascinating And Extremely Funny. It Was One Of Those Ideas That Seemed So Obvious That No One Could Believe It Hadn'T Been Done Before, And It Caught The Public Imagination In A Big Way. In Britain Boring Postcards Was Discussed Everywhere From Daytime Tv Shows To Art And Design Magazines, From Local Newspapers And Radio Stations (Outraged That Their Town Should Be Labelled 'Boring') To Time Magazine.Now Parr Has Turned His Attention To The Usa For A New Book Of Boring Postcards. Just As Before, For A Postcard To Qualify As Sufficiently 'Boring', Either Its Composition, Its Content, Or The Characters Featured Must Be Arguably Boring Or The Photograph Must Be Absent Of Anything That Might Conventionally Be Described As Interesting. As The Study Of Postcards Becomes A Field Of Academic Interest, This Book Offers More Than Amusement: As A Folk Art Recording Of The Nonplaces And Nonevents Of Postwar America, It Reveals Poignant Insights Into Its Social, Cultural And Architectural Values.
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We provide a 2-year limited warranty, from the date of purchase for all our products.
If you believe you have received a defective product, or are experiencing any problems with your product, please contact us.
This warranty strictly does not cover damages that arose from negligence, misuse, wear and tear, or not in accordance with product instructions (dropping the product, etc.).
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of Boring Postcards USA? A: Boring Postcards USA features a collection of postcards showcasing what is considered 'boring' aspects of American life, focusing on mundane subjects and compositions that lack conventional interest.
- Q: Who is the author of Boring Postcards USA? A: The author of Boring Postcards USA is Martin Parr, a renowned Magnum photographer and postcard enthusiast.
- Q: How many pages does Boring Postcards USA have? A: Boring Postcards USA contains 176 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of Boring Postcards USA? A: Boring Postcards USA is available in a paperback binding.
- Q: When was Boring Postcards USA published? A: Boring Postcards USA was published on March 1, 2004.
- Q: What condition is Boring Postcards USA in? A: The item condition of Boring Postcards USA is described as 'Good'.
- Q: What category does Boring Postcards USA fall under? A: Boring Postcards USA is categorized under Collections, Catalogues & Exhibitions.
- Q: Is Boring Postcards USA suitable for academic research? A: Yes, Boring Postcards USA offers insights into social, cultural, and architectural values of post-war America, making it suitable for academic research in folk art and cultural studies.
- Q: What type of content can be found in Boring Postcards USA? A: The content of Boring Postcards USA includes dull and uneventful scenes captured in postcards, highlighting the 'boring' aspects of American life.
- Q: Can Boring Postcards USA be a good gift for art and photography enthusiasts? A: Yes, Boring Postcards USA can be an interesting gift for art and photography enthusiasts, as it presents an unconventional take on postcard art and humor.