Martin Parr at The Analog Club | Book Signing | Complètement étourdi et paresseux
Save the date, Paris! The Analog Club is honored to host Martin Parr for the French launch of his first-ever autobiography, Utterly Lazy and Inattentive (Complètement paresseux et étourdi), published by Éditions Michel Lafon.
1 — Book Signing
Join us on Friday, October 31 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM. Martin Parr will be present to celebrate and sign copies of his new book.
The signing will only run for two hours, so we recommend arriving early to make sure you get your copy signed and share a moment with Martin Parr.
Utterly Lazy and Inattentive, a title cheekily borrowed from one of his school reports, tells the story of a distracted schoolboy who changed the way we see the world. It’s a journey through a changing era, from steam trains to junk food, and a revolution in photography, from black and white to color, film to digital. Featuring over 150 photographs alongside his own memories, the book invites us to see Parr, the world, and ourselves through a wonderfully different lens.
2 — Photo Contest
To celebrate the launch, The Analog Club, Martin Parr and Michel Lafon are joining forces to host a photo contest.
The theme: Accidentally Martin Parr.
We’re looking for pictures that capture humour, irony, and the little absurdities of life. No staging, no tricks, just those unexpected scenes that celebrate the comedy of everyday moments.
The prizes:
1st Prize: a signed copy of Utterly Lazy and Inattentive + a Martin Parr scarf
2nd Prize: a signed copy of Utterly Lazy and Inattentive + a camera strap
3rd Prize: a signed copy of Utterly Lazy and Inattentive
The judge: your entries will be personally reviewed and selected by Martin Parr.
Deadline: Sunday, 19 OCT, 23:59 Paris Time (CET)
Eligibility: pictures must be shot on film.
You can submit up to three photos and the winners will be announced on 31 OCT.
How to enter? Submit your pictures via this form.
3 — And There’s More…
Alongside the book signing and photo contest, we’re preparing a few other surprises. Details will be shared soon, stay tuned!