“Warm and engaging—filled with images that are both poignant and often very, very funny. This really is a sensational book.”—The Times (London)
Through photographs and archive material, Chris Coekin explores the cultural roots and identity of the Working Men's Club and examines the complexity of working-class culture, as well as ideas of masculinity, relationships, and work ethic.
Chris Coekin's work has appeared in many magazines including The Guardian, The Observer, The Telegraph, The Times, and Dazed & Confused. The recipient of various awards including a David Hodge Award, his work has been exhibited widely, including the Photographers Gallery, London and the Stephen Bulger Gallery, Toronto. David Campany lectures at the University of Westminster. He is widely recognised as an authority on the history of photography. In 2003 he edited 'Art & Photography' (Phaidon).