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The Valleys 1980s–1990s 2

by Roger Tiley

Photographs: Roger Tiley

Publisher: Café Royal Books

24 pages

Year: 2017

Comments: Softcover, edition of 100. 14 x 20 cm

During the 1980s one of the greatest battles in industrial history erupted in the coalfields of Britain. The south Wales valleys were one of the key areas to subsequently feel the affects of pit closures. Roger Tiley represents the city as a story of of fight, camaraderie and disappointment by portraiting former miners and their families.

Café Royal Books (founded 2005) is an independent publisher based in Southport, England. Originally set up as a way to disseminate art, in multiple, affordably, quickly, and internationally while not relying on 'the gallery'. Café Royal Books publishes artist's books and zines as well as a weekly series of photobook/zines. The photographic publications are part of a long ongoing series, generally working with photographers and their archives, to publish work, which usually falls into 1970–2000 UK documentary / reportage.

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The Valleys 1980s–1990s 2

by Roger Tiley

Photographs: Roger Tiley

Publisher: Café Royal Books

24 pages

Year: 2017

Comments: Softcover, edition of 100. 14 x 20 cm

During the 1980s one of the greatest battles in industrial history erupted in the coalfields of Britain. The south Wales valleys were one of the key areas to subsequently feel the affects of pit closures. Roger Tiley represents the city as a story of of fight, camaraderie and disappointment by portraiting former miners and their families.

Café Royal Books (founded 2005) is an independent publisher based in Southport, England. Originally set up as a way to disseminate art, in multiple, affordably, quickly, and internationally while not relying on 'the gallery'. Café Royal Books publishes artist's books and zines as well as a weekly series of photobook/zines. The photographic publications are part of a long ongoing series, generally working with photographers and their archives, to publish work, which usually falls into 1970–2000 UK documentary / reportage.

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