Just Looking
Snapshots, close-ups and portraits of the everyday
£16.95 pre-publication offer: 20% off (copies will be sent 1st November)
Edited by Julian Rothenstein
Introduction by Jarvis Cocker
Observations chosen by Ian Sansom
“...this eclectic treasure trove will open your eyes a little wider every day.” HARRIET WALTER
Redstone Press, the makers of the Redstone Diary, Surrealist Games, Seeing Things, and many other unexpected titles, invite you to join us on a visual odyssey.
Curated from the Instagram pages of writers, artists, and other observers, Just Looking invites readers to pause and contemplate the extraordinary within the everyday. From city streets to country landscapes, Just Looking showcases the diverse perspectives of those who have mastered the art of observation, encouraging us to lift our gaze from the screens of our busy lives in order to appreciate the strange beauty that lies in plain sight all around us.
Everyone possesses the capacity to be a keen observer, to see the world with fresh eyes, and to find inspiration in the most unexpected places.
Just Looking transcends geographical boundaries and cultural differences. Here, the lens becomes a universal language, communicating stories that resonate with shared human experience and that encapsulate the breadth and depth of our daily existence. More than just a collection of photographs, this is a celebration of the simple art of looking.
Contributors include: Thomas Adès, Hurvin Anderson, Simon Armitage, David Byrne, Roz Chast, Jarvis Cocker, William Dalrymple, Nick Hornby, Olivia Laing, Cornelia Parker, Polly Samson, Kamila Shamsie and many others.
190mm x 168mm / 208pp / Paperback / ISBN 978-1- 7395976-4-1