Readers: Vintage People on Photo Postcards

The book series, designed by artist Tom Phillips, showcases a selection of over 50,000 photographic postcards from the early twentieth century, a time when photography became accessible to the masses. Each volume features 200 carefully curated images that reflect social history, accompanied by thematically linked paintings from Phillips's renowned work, A Humument. This unique collection highlights the intersection of art and everyday life, celebrating the visual culture of an era where personal portraits became commonplace.