Photographer Martin Parr's collection of postcards: 

He has now turned his attention to the USA with 160 of the dullest postcards from the land of opportunity. The book provides not only amusement, but a commentary on how America has changed, and a celebration of those places that have been forgotten by conventional history.

176 pages, Hardcover, 1st Edition, Excellent Condition

Some of my favorite postcards are "Sunset Travel Trailer Park, Route 1, Fort Stockton, Texas," "The Spartan 3-way Imperial (#23K4C)" (the ugliest television you have ever seen,) "Ariens Sno-Thro--Rotary Mower, Reel Mower, Lawn Vacuum, Rotary Broom, and new Shredder Grinder and Shredder Bagger," "Big Yank Motel and Restaurant, US-131, Kalkaska, Mich.," "The beautiful and spacious dining room of the Wesleyan Retirement Home in Georgetown, Texas," "Oil Tank Farm, near Midland, Texas" ...

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