Phil Kneen

In this episode of Biblioscapes In Discussion I am joined by Phil Kneen to discuss his work and his book Holmtown.

 
 
 
 

‘Today’s name for the Peel town records but at one stage in its history, for the Gaelic-speaking Manx knew the place as Purt ny h-Inshey – Harbour of the Island. Here, ‘Island’ refers to St Patrick’s Isle. This inspired a Norse version from the invading Vikings-Holm, meaning Island. Thus, the settlement which grew up on the opposite riverbank came to be known as ‘Holmtown’, which, despite over three hundred years of English rule, remained in use until quite late in the 17th century.‘ – Peel Heritage Trust, Isle of Man.

 
 
 
 

We also discussed a selection of Phil’s favourite photobooks from his own bookshelf…

  • Isle of Man by Chris Killip

  • The Ballad of Sexual Dependency by Nan Goldin

  • In Our Time by Magnum 

  • Retrospective by Daido Moriyama 

  • Minutes to Midnight by Trent Park

You can see more of Phil’s work on his website and find him on Instagram.

 
Euan Ross