Irish Times photographer Eric Luke has captured the essence of Irish life over the past forty years, with stunning and thought provoking images of the people of Ireland.
Category: Photography, Top 10 Photographic Books
Eric Luke has captured the essence of Irish life over the past forty years, with stunning and thought-provoking images of the people of Ireland for the Irish Press and Irish Times. Whether the subject is a film star or a gaelic football player, a fisherman or an elicit poteen distiller, Luke's talent is in showing a person as they really are.
This collection offers a fascinating insight into day-to-day lifestyle, as well as the cultural and political events, of these years in a country undergoing rapid change. A celebration of the people of Ireland: rural and urban, young and old, famous and unknown.
A wonderful book from O’Brien Press
rich collection … capturing moments in time in that way only an old photograph can
a nostalgia fest … an ideal present for any photography fan
evocative … will bring you back through the decades
the everyday and the extraordinary mix in a fantastic coffee table book
evocative … will bring you back through the decades
a beautiful collection to grace any #Irish household
a considered collection … glorious … a celebration of Ireland at work and play … a treasure trove
this book is a sublime piece of social history. Give it to everyone for Christmas. I'll be doing that