KETS, Jimmy. Brightside.

(Brussels): Ludion, 2009.  First edition.  Quarto.  112 pages.  Introductory text, Dutch and English, by Eric Rinckhout.  Volume of photographic images in which the world is observed with a gaze of wide-eyed astonishment and disbelief, images that both touch and disorientate . In Brightside, the viewer takes a journey in which the photographer follows different individuals in their lonely search for relaxation, happiness and gratification. Disney World, Las Vegas, holiday paradises, amusement parks, zoos, parties and erotica fairs all feature as locations for ready-made, consumer happiness. Yet people wander around, anonymous and lonely in these constructed worlds.  A very good copy in photo-illustrated boards without dust jacket as issued.