Much Loved

Author: MARK NIXON

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  • : $24.99 NZD
  • : 9781419710124
  • : ABRAMS
  • : Abrams Image
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  • : 0.508023
  • : September 2013
  • : 229mm X 178mm
  • : United States
  • : 14.99
  • : October 2013
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  • : books

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  • : MARK NIXON
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  • : Hardback
  • : 1013
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  • : English
  • : 745.59240222
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  • : 128
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  • : 60 Photographs
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Barcode 9781419710124
9781419710124

Description

Award-winning Dublin-based portrait photographer Mark Nixon has created a wonderful, whimsical and nostalgic collection of images of individual stuffed animals that have been lovingly abused from years of play. "The well-worn toys show battle scars of being the prized possessions of children and cherished companions that have seen many a repair as different parts start wearing down," says Nixon. An exhibit in the photographer's professional studio led to a small sensation on the Internet when a few of the images circulated unofficially on scores of blogs and on many legitimate news sites. Viewers have been intrigued by these funny, bittersweet images and their ironic juxtaposition of childhood innocence and aged, loving wear & tear. When you see these teddy bears and bunnies with missing noses and un-done stuffing, you can't help but think back to childhood and it earliest companions who asked for nothing and gave a lot back. MuchLoved includes sixty 4-colour portraits along with an accompanying background story for each animal.

Author description

Mark Nixon is the twice winner of Overseas Photographer of the Year (British Photographic Awards) and winner of Irish Photographer of the Year (Irish Professional Photographers Association).