Hoxton Mini Press

When We Were Young

Name: When We Were Young
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When We Were Young

When We Were Young: Memories of Growing Up in Britain', 192pp, clothÃ‚ spine, 156mm x 206mm. Photography compiled by Lee Shulman, creator of The Anonymous Project. With an introduction by Lucy Davies.Ã‚ A wonderful British photobook of our past. Unknown yet strangely familiar, these anonymous family photographs provide a unique window into past lives. Each image, shot on colour slide film in Britain between the mid 40s and 70s, transports us to a world full of possible stories and forgotten memories. 'This is a truly filmic insight into Britain's past. The images remind me of my roots a more innocent world.' Ridley Scott The Anonymous ProjectÃ‚ is dedicated to collecting and preserving colour slides from the last 70 years from all around the world. Started in 2017 by filmmaker Lee Shulman, the project seeks to preserve Kodachrome memories and create new ways of storytelling that question our place in the world today. Book design by Friederike Huber. This is the first edition

Made in Hackney

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Nostalgic journey through British childhood and growing up. Perfect for anyone who loves evocative social history and memory.

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Meet the Maker: Hoxton Mini Press

Founded in 2013 by photographer Martin Usborne following an encounter with 86½-year-old Jacob Markovitch in Hoxton Square, this independent East London publisher creates collectable photography books that are both beautiful and affordable. Their mission is to bring photobooks to wider audiences, making art accessible whilst maintaining exceptional quality that you'll treasure for generations. The company celebrates East London's vibrant community through powerful visual storytelling, from swimmers braving Hackney's winter waters to intimate portraits of new mothers captured within 24 hours of birth. Their acclaimed series includes the annual Portrait of Britain collaboration with British Journal of Photography, showcasing 200 portraits displayed on digital billboards nationwide and reaching over 10 million people. With opinionated guides to London's best spots and stunning coffee-table books printed on premium paper, Hoxton Mini Press proves that in our virtual age, beautifully crafted books as physical objects matter more than ever.