Mary Manning: Grace Is Like New Music

A comprehensive monograph on New York-based photographer Mary Manning (born 1972), Grace Is Like New Music includes hundreds of images that span the last decade of her production and are arranged into multiphotographic compositions. The book portrays Manning's creative community in New York, London, and elsewhere and depicts subjects and sensibilities inspired by their interests in dance, film, fashion, and poetry. Using a basic point-and-shoot camera, Manning captures people, nature, the street, and everything in between.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 296 pages
Publication date: 07 February 2023
Publisher: CANADA LLC

A captivating monograph titled "Grace Is Like New Music" delves into the remarkable life and artistic journey of New York-based photographer Mary Manning (born 1972). This comprehensive publication presents a vast collection of images, spanning the last decade of Manning's artistic production, meticulously curated into captivating multiphotographic compositions. Collaborating closely with her long-time friend Joe Gilmore, the book offers a profound portrayal of Manning's vibrant creative community, spanning both New York and London, as well as other locations. Through her lens, Manning captures the essence of subjects and sensibilities inspired by her deep interests in dance, film, fashion, and poetry. With a simple point-and-shoot camera, she skillfully captures the human experience, capturing the beauty of nature, the urban landscape, and the intricate details of everyday life. Manning's artistic practice revolves around the act of recording and collecting, an endeavor that embodies a profound commitment to "paying attention as a practice of being alive." This captivating book also features an insightful essay by writer Olivia Laing, alongside a valuable contribution by S*an D. Henry-Smith.

Weight: 1408g
Dimension: 239 x 324 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780998523286