Photography of Protest and Community

‘It offers a detailed look at some important yet rather undervalued figures in the history of 20th-century British photography who deserve to be brought back into focus.’ - Art Quarterly magazine‘Stacey’s book includes copious illustrations of placards, posters, scrapbooks & more…For those interested in the social and intellectual history of the community photography movement, this is a satisfying & illuminating volume.’ - Tom Allbeson, Source magazine

‘Stacey’s research is outstanding… she has marshalled this information into an intriguing account of an exciting, idealistic, and sometimes fractious period.’ – Diane Smyth, Photomonitor

‘Essential Art Books of 2020’ - Elephant magazine

‘Stacey has written a rare and important book which integrates word, image, artistry and activism in the real lives of working people and those who documented their lives and struggles, and although it records events and initiatives nearly half a century ago, its relevance to now-times is total.’ – Chris Searle, Race and Class Journal

‘The archival research and oral histories compiled by Stacey will remain alasting contribution of this text. Stacey has a remarkable ability to let thetensions, contradictions and difficulties encountered by her protagonistsremain a central part of the history, underscoring the rich complexity ofcommunity photography…. Among the well-trodden political debates surroundingdocumentary, photojournalism and the mass media, ‘community photography’ hasremained an overlooked and under-theorised subject. Stacey corrects thisoversight with an intervention that is sure to be an indispensable resource forscholars in this area.’ – Historyof Photography Journal

Noni Stacey is a photo historian, writer and political researcher.