Ancoats, in Manchester, was once unimaginably different. One of the
world's earliest industrial suburbs, it was dark and dense, noisy,
frenetic, violent, and unhealthy. It was also vibrant and creative.
It had a striking vapor, sound, and feel. The area today has
undergone a striking regeneration. New streets, pavements, and
civic spaces have been laid down. A series of installations, known
as The Peeps, have been created for the area. Built into the fabric
of the buildings, the brass peep holes offer a fleeting glimpse of
a walled-in space, a tunnel, a disused toilet, a bell tower, a
gauge. Dan Dubowitz, given the title of "cultural masterplanner,"
records through photographs, interviews, commentary, and
contemporaneous texts, the recent past and the current regeneration
of the suburb. It is a fascinating, beautifully illustrated and
designed volume that eloquently depicts the common narrative of
industrialization, slow decay, and rebirth.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
