Peter MacCallum: Material World
Photographs:
Interiors 1986-2004
Concrete Industries 1998-2004
edited by Rebecca Diederichs
designed by Bryan Gee
published by YYZ BOOKS and Museum London
| I worked on this book of photographs by artist Peter MacCallum in my last job as managing editor at YYZ Books. It launches this Saturday afternoon in Toronto (see blurb below) and next Saturday in London, Ontario. Peter is an exceptional photographer and I have to say that, biased as I am, this book is gorgeous. Two years ago I wrote in Lola that Peter's photographs are "both unmannered and unsentimental, while at the same time beautiful. A simple, careful, and competent representation can tug at the heartstrings harder than the most expressionistic outpourings." Peter MacCallum works very hard and his photographs serve as a testament to labour on several levels. Records of late 20th century industry, they also zing with light and detail, and a surreal sharpness that makes you feel as if you can see too well, as if you are looking through the instance of the moment to it's own timeless, perfect incarnation. Designer Bryan Gee and editor Rebecca Diederichs put this book together with a commensurate level of care and attention to detail, and the thing has turned out beautifully. I also urge anyone in London to go and see the show, Peter MacCallum: Concrete Industries, on until February 27 at Museum London. You won't be disappointed. |
| IMPORTANT NOTE: Along with the photographs, there are three essays in the book, an introduction, and an interview. The interview is by Blake Fitzpatrick. The essays are by Michael Baker, Terence Dick, and Russell Smith. The intro is by Rebecca Diederichs. |
TORONTO LAUNCH:
Saturday, November 20th, 2 5 p.m.
David Mirvish Books / Art Books
596 Markham Street, Toronto |
LONDON LAUNCH (with artist's talk):
Saturday, November 27th, 2 p.m.
Museum London
421 Ridout Street North, London |
Individuals can order the book online from YYZBooks
For retail or bulk orders go to ABC |
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