Comments on: John Claridge’s Other World

By: Kosmo Vinyl

Kosmo Vinyl — Tue, 27 Sep 2016 14:34:01 +0000

Top shelf stuff ! (I mean Saloon Bar not newsagents). I asked a Classic Car pal about Graveyard he replied ‘Weirdly 3 of them are the same kind of car – Austin A50. Obviously a MK 8 Jag and the two Fords but the one at a jaunty 45 degree angle is a bit harder – Vauxhall Velox…”

By: Neville Turner

Neville Turner — Sat, 24 Sep 2016 12:51:27 +0000

A reminder of a very stark and unatractive east end which was impending on the mind of those who living and working around were affected,another world it was and all the better for it’s passing as shown by John’s excellent photo’s.

By: pauline taylor

pauline taylor — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 17:59:34 +0000

Very impressive as always, and Malcolm has said it all for me, just brilliant!!

By: Malcolm

Malcolm — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 13:42:54 +0000

Apart from the obvious quality of John’s photographs, which goes without saying, he is also a master printer. Having seen his prints up close they are superb examples of the art of photographic printing from negatives, rather than bland digital laser prints.
It’s also interesting to see familiar places – some of which I have photographed – presented from a different angle. The inherent dark foreboding beauty in John’s work is the result of his skill as an artist and master printer with a unique view.

By: Lynne Perrella

Lynne Perrella — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 13:16:44 +0000

Another opportunity to say how much I have enjoyed “East End”. This book welcomes
endless exploration. This body of work is about a time and place (and community of people) that I have never known — and yet I feel a deep connection to all of it. One of the most vivid and personal collections of photos I have seen. Deeply affecting, and truly distinctive.

By: Achim

Achim — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 12:32:37 +0000

These black and white photographs are so much more effective.

Love & Peace
ACHIM

By: Terry Smyth

Terry Smyth — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 10:25:28 +0000

Brilliant photos. I too have the book. Pleased to see the Whitechapel bell foundry amongst these. Everyone should visit if they possibly can – a real ‘past in the present’ experience.

By: Phil Maxwell

Phil Maxwell — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 09:09:15 +0000

I have the book; I’ve looked at it scores of times. John’s photography of the East End has a magnetic attraction.

By: Valerie-Jael

Valerie-Jael — Fri, 23 Sep 2016 05:14:24 +0000

I love the stark and harsh reality in John’s photos, they always take me back to my childhood and youth in London’s East End. Valerie