Past Traces: Andrew Firth

[Andrew Firth]

I'm not going to start a separate thread for this because, technically, it isn't related to JtR, but Louis Berk's book Walk to Work is well worth acquiring in addition to Andrew's. Berk isn't particularly interested in our boy, although he mentions him once or twice; nonetheless, those of us with an interest in the East End will find much to admire here. The standard edition, hardcover, is only about $45 (US) and is also available from Blurb. Berk has captured some great shots.

I'll second that! I shall be making a purchase of "Walk to Work" next week. The quality of his photographic work is second to none. He also has a Flickr page which is worth checking out at http://www.flickr.com/photos/louisb/

All the best
Andrew

[Andrew Firth]

A few of the page layouts from "Past Traces"

A few screen grabs here of the page layouts from the book. Unfortunately blurb.com only allow you to preview the first 15 pages on their site, so these are from later on in the book.

The former George Yard looking north.


A montage showing Puma Court.


The layout of Church Passage


A page all about the City Police officers beats in the vicinity of Mitre Square.


One of the chapter heading pages. This one shows Princelet Street.


All the best
Andrew

[JennyL]

Stunning images, Andrew-now I'm even happier I have the book on order. Thanks for posting them.

-Jenny

[Andrew Firth]

Just thought I'd add that my copy of Louis Berk's "Walk to Work" arrived the other day, and it really is everything I was expecting and more. For those of us who also have a general interest in the streets and buildings of the east end, as well as an interest in JtR, this really does come highly recommended.

I've left some feedback over on Louis' blurb page:
"I cannot recommend this book enough! Featuring a beautiful collection of photos taken in and around the east end of London on the author's morning walk to work; hence the title. Louis has a real talent for spotting scenes that many would think of being "mundane" or "ordinary" but capturing them in such an eye-catching way that really makes you think. The book documents the amazing change of scenery in little over a mile, between the glass office towers around Liverpool Street, and the small market stalls serving the local communities around Whitechapel station. The standard of photography is excellent throughout; different lighting conditions being used to good effect, with colours and contrast on each image particularly apparent. Very much recommended for anyone with an interest in the east end of London, and for anyone who likes urban photography. My congratulations to Mr Berk!"

All the best
Andrew

[dixon9]

Andrew

could you tell me how i go about ordering this book,with all the rave reviews i dont think i can miss out.
Thanks
Dixon9
still learning

[dixon9]

dont worry i have found the link,just getting a bit old

[sbfightfan]

Thinking of buying it,looks good!

The sample pages look great.How many pages is the book?

[Suzi]

50 give a take one or two- just counted them in my copy!- There's dedication for you!!!

[Andrew Firth]

Suzi,

It's 60 sheets of paper, not counting the cover, so in book terms that's actually 120 pages (sides)!

All the best
Andrew

[Andrew Firth]

As we're no longer allowed to have hyperlinks in our signatures, I thought I'd just mention that the book can be purchased exclusively from blurb.com here.

http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/834754

All the best
Andrew

[Andrew Firth]

Just thought I'd share this preliminary cover design for a work in progress.

Expected completion date, late 2010.



All the best
Andrew

[tnb]

As we're no longer allowed to have hyperlinks in our signatures, I thought I'd just mention that the book can be purchased exclusively from blurb.com here.

http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/834754

All the best
Andrew

Since when? I have a link in my signature, no-one has told me this??

[Andrew Firth]

Since when? I have a link in my signature, no-one has told me this??

Yes, I noticed you had a link in your signature. The Casebook moderators must have relaxed the rules and kept quiet about it!

All the best
Andrew

[tnb]

Hmm, I may see if I can slip under the radar for a bit longer then...is that wrong?

[Andrew Firth]

I'm saying nothing....