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Ray's a Laugh is a representative photobook by photographer Richard Billingham, born in Birmingham, England in 1970. This humorous photobook depicts the family life of Ray, his alcoholic father; his fat, chain-smoking, animal-loving mother, Liz; and his younger brother, Jason, who was kicked out of the house at age 11 and cared for by strangers before finally returning home. This historic book is said to have had a profound influence on many photographers currently active in the industry. The preface by Robert Frank, photographer for The Americans, speaks volumes about this photobook: "No room for judgment or morality...Reality and no pretence." However, within this lies Richard Billingham's skill in capturing moments, the beauty of his color schemes and composition, and the superb editing and organization of the photobook. Hardcover edition.