Description
Discover an alternative perspective of Sydney with 'Mirror Sydney,' a captivating collection of essays supplemented by hand-drawn illustrated maps. This unique book, published by Giramondo Publishing in 2017, invites readers on a journey through the city's hidden mysteries and forgotten stories. Vanessa Berry, an adept observer of urban landscapes, illuminates the often overlooked aspects of Sydney. From abandoned amusement parks to whimsical murals, and the peculiar history behind the city's lesser-known landmarks, 'Mirror Sydney' reveals the charm of the mundane and the significance of minor sites in a rapidly evolving city. This beautifully crafted book not only serves as a personal reflection but also captures the essence of urban life that is frequently obscured by development. Each essay is imbued with a sense of nostalgia, as Berry balances punk and indie cultural references with profound urban theories reminiscent of Walter Benjamin and Robert Walser. Her distinct style, borne from years of zine-making, marries meticulous line drawings with evocative text, creating a visual feast. Allow up to 6 weeks for delivery, with free shipping on this order! Once placed, orders cannot be canceled, so dive into this extraordinary exploration of Sydney today!
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925336252
Year: 2017
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
Through delicately wrought essays and hand-drawn illustrated maps, Mirror Sydney charts an alternative view of the harbour city, to show a place of suburban mysteries, hidden stories, and anachronistic sites. Vanessa Berry, one of Australia's most acute observers of the urban landscape, casts an attentive eye upon overlooked, odd, and seemingly mundane places, tracing their connections and their significance to the city as a whole.
As development shadows every aspect of the city's life, Mirror Sydney documents, in a very personal way, the fast-vanishing traces of the recent past, finding new meaning in minor landmarks and uncelebrated sites. From abandoned amusement parks to mysterious traffic islands; from the railway lost-property office to the elephant buried in Sydney Park; and from the eccentric murals of the Domain's underground walkway to the remnants of the ill-fated monorail, Berry's curious gaze discovers an alternative and eccentric, little-known city.
Berry's writing balances the low-key iconoclasm of the punk and indie music scenes with the philosophical urban investigations of Walter Benjamin and Robert Walser. Her unique style of map illustration was developed through many years making zines and artworks, collaging detailed line drawings with text from typewriters and Letraset.
Read the review by Kim Kirkman in the Westerly magazine
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781925336252
Year: 2017
Publisher: Giramondo Publishing
Description:
Through delicately wrought essays and hand-drawn illustrated maps, Mirror Sydney charts an alternative view of the harbour city, to show a place of suburban mysteries, hidden stories, and anachronistic sites. Vanessa Berry, one of Australia's most acute observers of the urban landscape, casts an attentive eye upon overlooked, odd, and seemingly mundane places, tracing their connections and their significance to the city as a whole.
As development shadows every aspect of the city's life, Mirror Sydney documents, in a very personal way, the fast-vanishing traces of the recent past, finding new meaning in minor landmarks and uncelebrated sites. From abandoned amusement parks to mysterious traffic islands; from the railway lost-property office to the elephant buried in Sydney Park; and from the eccentric murals of the Domain's underground walkway to the remnants of the ill-fated monorail, Berry's curious gaze discovers an alternative and eccentric, little-known city.
Berry's writing balances the low-key iconoclasm of the punk and indie music scenes with the philosophical urban investigations of Walter Benjamin and Robert Walser. Her unique style of map illustration was developed through many years making zines and artworks, collaging detailed line drawings with text from typewriters and Letraset.
Read the review by Kim Kirkman in the Westerly magazine