Portmeirion
“Portmeirion” by Rob Piercy, published by Gwasg Carreg Gwalch in July 2012, is a 128-page exploration of the unique village designed by Sir Clough Williams-Ellis. This edition presents a personal and light-hearted insight into Portmeirion, reflecting the author’s long-standing connection to the place. Piercy shares his experiences and observations, capturing the essence of a location that blends architecture with a vibrant atmosphere, inviting readers to appreciate its originality and charm.
In this book, readers will find a collection of images and thoughts that span several decades, illustrating Piercy’s journey through Portmeirion. The narrative emphasizes the undemanding concepts of the village, showcasing its colorful and whimsical nature. Through essays and travelogues, Piercy conveys his astonishment at the village’s creativity and his enduring affinity for it, making this work a thoughtful tribute to a place that has inspired him throughout his life.
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This book reflects the undemanding concepts of Portmeirion Sir Clough Williams-Ellis, the gifted creator of Portmeirion, himself described his intentions as being of a gay, light-opera sort of approach. His aim was to indirectly provoke visitors to the village to share his great passion for architecture, even though their own agenda might have been merely to bathe, or to eat. Rob Piercy who has grown up in the light of this special place has created a personal, light-hearted insight into his Portmeirion, a perspective which spans several decades. He recalls that his first reaction at seeing Portmeirion was one of astonishment a village, two miles from his home, holding so much originality, colour and fun. Fifty years on, Rob still feels a close affinity to the place, and has a gallery at the Pantheon. This is a collection of his images and his thoughts while wandering through the decades.
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