Paul Graham, Andrew Wilson — Paul Graham

London: Phaidon Press. First edition, first printing. 160 pp., 29 x 25. Condition: Very Good (VG). Very nice copy, top corner has a small fold. Paul Graham is a British photographic artist based in London whose work explores classic genres such as still life and portraiture to create a poetic vision of social and psychological landscapes, ranging from Belfast to Tokyo. This monograph, written by art historian Andrew Wilson, charts the development of Graham's most significant series, weaving relations between an emerging aesthetic and the specifics of time and place. The book features lavish illustrations and includes contributions from other notable figures, including artist Gillian Wearing and curator Carol Squiers. It provides a comprehensive overview of Graham's career, analyzing his creative strategies through intelligent essays and mapping cultural topographies through his distinctive use of color and composition.