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Born in Cleethorpes, UK, Kerry William Purcell is a writer, curator and theorist. His research interests vary widely from the work of French philosopher Alain Badiou to the history of photography and design. His published work includes essays on British cinema and class, graphic design history, the philosophy of history, and much more. He has also written monographs on the work of Alexey Brodovitch and Josef Müller-Brockmann, alongside smaller studies of photographers such as Weegee. He teaches design history and theory at the University of Hertfordshire. His current research interests include the work of Fernand Deligny, film and faith, and Wittgenstein and sound. He makes various noises under the nom de plume Elektriné. Most significantly, he was the mascot for Grimsby Town vs Cambridge United on the 29th November 1980 (Town won 3-1!).