Our Peaceable Kingdom: The Photographs of John Drysdale - Hardcover

Drysdale, John; Regan, Margaret

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0312265883 ISBN 13: 9780312265885

Publisher: St Martin's Press, 2000

Synopsis

It's nearly impossible to look at John Drysdale's photographs and not be charmed by their adorable subjects, unusual and exciting sense of whimsy, and glorious nostalgia. Where else can you find a cat comfortably sharing a drink of milk with a mouse, or a parrot reclining in a chair on the beach? Reared together, the animals and children in Drysdale's PEACEABLE KINGDOM reflect uncontrived bonds - the deep and dear affection expressed in his images is real. Whether it be chimpanzees who have befriended puppies or laughing children frolicking on the cobblestoned streets of London, one thing is certain: The beloved pictures of John Drysdale will continue to amaze people for generations to come.

About this title

About the Author:

John Drysdale was born in Uganda, and learned photography at an early age. He spent the majority of his life in England, where he currently resides. His first assignments after studying photography at the Guilford College of Art were with Norman Parkinson at Vogue Studios and with Cecil Beaton, including a stint as royal court photographer for the Queen's coronation. He is best known for his photographs of unusual interspecies bonding and of children, which have received worldwide recognition in the form of postcards and calendars. His publishing credits and exhibitions are extensive. His awards include prizes from the British Press Pictures of the Year and from World Press Photo. Margaret Regan, who has mingled careers in physical medicine and the arts, is a worldwide advocate of John Drysdale's photographs. She lives in New England.

About this edition

• Publisher: St Martin's Press
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0312265883
• ISBN 13: 9780312265885
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 112