Decaying with the speed of spring James Perolls

『Decaying with the speed of spring』 tells the enigmatic story of a woman who encounters multiple versions of herself. As the number of versions grows, she spends time observing them until the experience becomes overwhelming. 

The book unfolds like a cinematic fairy tale, primarily through photographs that capture the protagonist’s external world, while illustrations provide a glimpse into her inner thoughts and emotions. Through this journey, the book explores themes of self-acceptance, personal growth, and the process of letting go.

James Perolls is a photographer from London. Best known for his cinematic photography, James captures a wide range of complex characters, emotions, and human interactions within carefully crafted fictional worlds. His stories span different eras and aesthetics, often exploring the diverse relationships and connections we have with family, friends and strangers, along with the complex dynamics of human emotion. James is severely colourblind and struggles to differentiate between colours in the warm and cool spectrums. He relies on an instinctive approach to his editing process, resulting in a distinctive use of colour in his work.