Utterly Lazy and Inattentive

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Poignant, deeply personal ... It includes the stories behind some of Parr's most iconic photographs, all told with his signature dry humor ... Utterly Lazy and Inattentive reflects how Parr approached photography - and life - with infinite wonder and curiosity * The New York Times * Gorgeous ... I loved Parr's emphasis on recording the everyday, which is boring at the time, and then precious afterwards, when it's gone. It's just what I hope to do with writing, and treasure in reading -- Tessa Hadley - - Praise for Martin Parr * - * Martin Parr is a genius * W Magazine * Martin Parr is the quintessential anorak * Prospect * Martin Parr is the ultimate chronicler of Englishness * VICE * Martin Parr is the Jay-Z of documentary photography * Star Tribune * Like any successful spy, Martin Parr is the sort of guy you wouldn't look at twice if you passed him in the street * The Times * Martin Parr is the emperor of bad taste -- Vicki Goldberg Like all great artists, Martin Parr has altered how we see the world -- Grayson Perry