Days in London: An Experience of a Chinese Photographer: An Experience of a Chinese Photographer

Author: Du Yingnan
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Publish Date: 2000-06-01
Features: This book recounts the experiences of a Chinese photographer in London. It is richly illustrated, with clear language, engaging content, and compelling stories, making it highly targeted and readable. It is worth a read. "In this book, I share with everyone a real-life experience of an ordinary person. I strive to show readers all aspects of my life in London, both the good and the bad, the good deeds and the bad ones." At the time, Du Yingnan, who couldn’t speak a word of English and called herself a "spiritual refugee," stepped into a completely unfamiliar world—London—in May 1994 and began documenting life there with her camera. The book includes photographs that trace her life’s journey, such as her friends, her "punk" landlord, and the owner of the restaurant where she worked. However, it also features more of the gloomy and lonely nightscapes of London and the restless atmosphere of young British people. The direct shooting style and the strong black-and-white tones powerfully convey her feelings for London, with photography becoming a way for her to "constantly experience" life in London over the three years she spent there.