In 2008 Jason Bell undertook a photo assignment for American Vogue in 'Tea & Sympathy', an English tea room in the heart of Manhattan. In conversation with the owner, Nicky Perry, he was astonished to discover that over 120,000 British men and women lived in New York City. As an Englishman, himself living in New York, Jason was inspired by this and decided to investigate further. His latest book 'An Englishman in New York' is the result. The book documents a wide cross-section of English people living in the City. It features cops, taxi drivers, construction workers, divers, helicopter pilots, chefs, burlesque dancers, UN ambassadors and even dog walkers. Jason was also struck by the significant influence that many Brits exercise on New York s cultural agenda, which led to him to include amongst his subjects: writer, Zoë Heller; director, Stephen Daldry; artists, Cecily Brown and Bill Jacklin; Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Thomas P Campbell; historian, Simon Schama; actor, Kate Winslet; and the musician, Sting. The book offers an extraordinary insight into the British sub-culture which forms an intrinsic part of everyday life in New York City. As Bell says, 'I went for a walk in Central Park with Sting, for a cup of tea on Kate Winslet s roof terrace, sat on Zoë Heller s stoop and watched Stephen Daldry cycle down 8th Avenue. I was given a private tour of both the Metropolitan Museum and Barneys shop windows. And amidst all the questions about why people had come here and what they had left behind, I learnt a little bit more about what it means to be English, what it means to be a New Yorker, and where the two intersect.'
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Born in London, Jason Bell's work regularly appears in the world's leading publications including Vanity Fair and Vogue (US & UK) and he has shot the film posters for 'Billy Elliot', 'About a Boy', 'Bridget Jones', 'Love Actually' and 'Golden Compass' amongst others. Critically acclaimed, he has been the recipient of several awards including a New York Photo Award, The Royal Photographic Society Terence Donovan Award and the US National Press Photographers Award. Many of his photographs have been acquired by the National Portrait Gallery for their permanent collection. Jason now lives in both London and New York. This is his fourth book.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Poorhibby
Format:Hardcover
The last few years have seen a proliferation of books on landscape photography. It is great to see some tremendous portraits taken in the most photogenic city in the world. The real blessing is that the city is very much in the background and the people are centre stage.
A great book thoroughly recommended.
A great book thoroughly recommended.
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By Silvia
Format:Hardcover
I saw the exhibition of Jason Bell at the National Portrait Gallery in London and I loved it.
Bell is a great portrait photographer and the city of New York adds even more charm to these images.
Bell is a great portrait photographer and the city of New York adds even more charm to these images.
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By Cole Thornton
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Just seen the exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery and loved it. I am a big fan of New York - pretty much lived there for two years - 1999-2001 - and found every day I experienced something new - in Soho, Central Park, Greenwich Village, Brooklyn, Century 21 - wherever. The city was a delight and so was learning how Americans live.
The book is wonderful not just because of the great photographs - although they are great - but to have spelled out the varied English reactions to the city and what they cared about and respond to. And what they missed about England - so many say the English sense of humour and I do know exactly what they mean!
A worthy buy for the photography fan but also for anyone who has enjoyed a wonderful and rewarding city..
The book is wonderful not just because of the great photographs - although they are great - but to have spelled out the varied English reactions to the city and what they cared about and respond to. And what they missed about England - so many say the English sense of humour and I do know exactly what they mean!
A worthy buy for the photography fan but also for anyone who has enjoyed a wonderful and rewarding city..
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