In the noisy bustle of London’s West End, I have been looking for sanctuaries of quietness and contemplation. I found them in the back alleys and doorways of Chinatown.
At night, when the countless restaurants compete for tourists and theatregoers, throngs of visitors collide with Chinatown’s tight-knit ethnic community. By the time the restaurants open, some of the kitchen staff have already been working since early morning. Many of them are recent immigrants who speak little more than a few words of English. Some will have clocked more than 60 hours when the week is over.
Portraits of Larry Love (aka Rob Spragg) and The Very Reverend Dr. D. Wayne Love (aka Jake Black).
Founded in Brixton 1995, Alabama 3 achieved success when the producers of hit TV series The Sopranos chose the track "Woke Up This Morning" for the show's opening credits.
Have you published your own photobook?
How about swapping a copy for another photographer’s book?
If you have spare copies of your book, why not use them towards expanding your photobook collection by swapping them with another photographer’s book?
You might discover some amazing photography work while sharing your own work with others – and no money changes hands.
If you are interested in either swapping your book with one of mine – or know of other photographers who might want to join in, get in touch!