"Hackney Wick sits in east London between the Grand Union Canal, the River Lea and the Eastway A106. I first came across the area at the end of 2002 when I was photographing the back of advertising billboards. Although I had lived in London for nine years and thought I knew East London well, Hackney Wick threw me; it completely changed my mental map of this part of London.
My first visit was on a Sunday, to the market which used to take place in the old greyhound/speedway stadium. (...) That day I bought a plastic camera at the market for 50p; it had a plastic lens with no focus or exposure controls. I started making pictures with it at once. Over the next two years I visited Hackney Wick again and again."
Condition
Very Good - Fine / Hardcover in great condition with one or two tiny spots. Inside nearly as new. Signed by Gill on the inside of the cover in blue pen.
Author Stephen Gill
Title Hackney Wick
Type Hardcover
Publication year 2005
Edition 1st Edition
Language English
Publisher Nobody Books
