The Last Resort: Photographs of New Brighton

The last resort is a book of stark photos taken at New Brighton sea front during the 1980's which depicts families and other people at the seaside trying to relax and enjoy themselves mostly by eating and drinking despite being completely surrounded by rubbish and overflowing bins which feature in nearly every photo.Typical scenarios include the now extremely rare situations of men fixing the family car by the side of the road next to the sea front to a woman sunbathing topless in the presence of a large J.C.B Digger on a slope leading to the sea.Children are shown as buying and eating ice cream and chips or playing on the beach. I first read about this book through a book about famous photographers where the book was described as ' Depicting a society based on the cheap and struggling to maintain a sense of identity'. I would say that the book is depicting decay with people making the best of a day out. { There are two nude scenes in this book}

A study guide. I am interested in photography

Having seen the book in Chatsworth House and not been able to afford the signed bookor an unsigned book. My photography student daughter called with an ahhhh as Parr is her favourite photographer.I sourced this copy . Brand new for a fraction of many other prices on the net and shops and that included delivery to my daughter who is over the moon.Even more over the moon that she soon has an audience with her favourite Photographer ` PARR ` who no doubt willbe signing it for her. I have seen this item and it is really great. Super seller and super good value book.

I used to visit New Brighton as a child during and before the time these pictures were taken. I must admit, I don't recall it over being quite as bad as it in this book. If you want to know what a working class day out looked like in the early 80's, this is for you. I only ever went there for the doughnuts, honest.

A photography book of beautiful quality, with stunning documentation of the era. This could be any seaside resort in 1980's UK, and people that were born and lived through this time will be no doubt reminded of past holidays while viewing these vivid images. Parr is a genius. 10/10

I like the colors but I am not a fan of his composition and content. I must admit some of the photos capture interesting moments

I'm a fan of Martin Parr (in as far as I think to understand how he rolls) and his work. I had The Last Resort on my wish list for a while and included it in a year end photo book shopping spree.Although I had seen most of the pictures beforehand I just had to have this classic myself.

Really nice set of photograph taken in my home town. Relevant to me, but also to anyone who wants to see a fading seaside resort in all its gaudiness. Excellent photographic documentary.