Boring Postcards USA | Martin Parr (Editor) | c.2000 | Hardcover

Boring Postcards USA is a conceptual photobook by British photographer Martin Parr, published by Phaidon Press.

The publication presents a curated collection of mid-20th century American postcards, documenting highways, motels, airports, diners & suburban environments. Originally produced as everyday commercial imagery, these postcards are recontextualized through Parr’s selection, highlighting the visual language of ordinary life.

Through repetition & banality, the work transforms overlooked scenes into a study of color, composition & mass-produced aesthetics — reflecting a distinctly American visual culture of the post-war period.

Details:

• Title: Boring Postcards USA
• Artist: Martin Parr
• Publisher: Phaidon Press
• Year: Circa 2000
• Language: English
• Format: Hardcover, illustrated

Condition:

Secondhand. Good vintage condition with visible wear on cover edges, surface marks & natural aging. Binding intact. Interior clean. No missing pages.

Notes:

Original printed publication. Not a reproduction.

Signs of wear, patina & printing imperfections are part of the character of printed matter.

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