London.1959
London.1959 by Roberto Bolaño, published by Aperture in 2021, is a visually compelling exploration of the city through the lens of photographer Sergio Larrain. This edition features 176 pages of previously unpublished photographs and visual references that capture the essence of London during a transformative period. Larrain’s work, created during a brief winter stay in 1958, reflects the shadows and tangible darkness of the city, offering a unique perspective on its streets and inhabitants.
Readers will find a rich collection of images alongside a text by Roberto Bolaño, written in 1999 to complement Larrain’s photographs, and a new essay by Agnès Sire, which provides context about Larrain’s experiences in London. The book delves into themes of street photography and individual perspectives, making it a significant contribution to the understanding of urban life and the art of photography. This edition invites readers to engage with the visual narrative that Larrain crafted during his time in the city.
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In this new edition of London, including previously unpublished photographs and visual references, Sergio Larrain presents a powerful portrait of a city on the brink of a new era.
In the winter of 1958, Sergio Larrain traveled to London. He spent just a few months there, photographing subjects that interested him and embracing the shadows of the city. In the cold and damp, his images captured a tangible darkness in which he could “materialize that world of phantoms.” A few years later, he joined Magnum Photos and set off around the world, before retiring to the Chilean countryside and leaving photography behind.
The book also features a text by the late Chilean writer Roberto Bolaño–written in 1999 specifically to accompany these images–as well as a new essay by Agnès Sire, artistic director of Fondation Henri Cartier-Bresson, detailing Larrain’s stay in London.
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