Pierdom Special Edition Book with Print
Description
Your chance to own a Pierdom, Special Edition (book & print)
Made over three years, from 2010 to 2013, Pierdom is a comprehensive survey of Britain’s Pleasure Piers by the celebrated British photographer, Simon Roberts. A signed copy of the sold-out monograph comes with a limited edition archival print: ‘Clevedon Pier #C, Somerset, 2011′ (11x14”).
Also included is a signed and dated ‘Certificate of Authenticity’ (edition #26/50).
You can view sample pages of the book here and a video of the whole book here.
About Simon Roberts
Simon Roberts (b.1974) is a visual artist based in Brighton, UK, recognised for his large-format, tableaux photographs exploring the socio-political fabric of Britain. His practice also encompasses video, text and installation, which together, interrogate notions of identity, belonging, and the complex relationship between history, place and culture.
He has exhibited widely and his photographs reside in major public and private collections, including the George Eastman House, Deutsche Börse Art Collection and Victoria & Albert Museum. In 2010 he was appointed the official British Election Artist by the House of Commons Works of Art Committee to produce a visual record of the General Election on behalf of the UK Parliamentary Art Collection; and in 2014 he represented Britain during the UK-Russia Year of Culture. He has been commissioned to make several large-scale public artworks and recognised with numerous awards including an Honorary Fellowship to the Royal Photographic Society, the Vic Odden Award and grants from Arts Council England and the John Kobal Foundation.
Terms
The book, will either be given to the winner on the evening or sent to your address within a week of the event once payment is received.
