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Discover a unique blend of public symbolism and private reflection in 'Under the Rainbow.' This insightful trade paperback is penned by acclaimed writer and urban explorer James Attlee. Delve into the voices of a diverse group of individuals in Oxford, as Attlee captures their stories during the unconventional times of the 2020 lockdown. Each page reveals heartfelt interviews, sparking discussions from rainbow painters to frontline workers, including a Covid nurse, an LGBTQ+ artist, and Black Lives Matter protesters. With 16 compelling photographs, this book serves as a remarkable archival record that highlights human connection, resilience, and creativity in the face of isolation. Perfect for readers interested in contemporary issues, sociocultural insights, or community stories, 'Under the Rainbow' is a must-have addition to your bookshelf. The ideal gift for lovers of literature and visual storytelling, this brand new release, published in 2022 by And Other Stories, is sure to resonate. Note: Shipping for this item is free, and delivery may take up to 6 weeks. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled. Grab your copy of 'Under the Rainbow' today and journey through a transformative year filled with voices of hope and unity.
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: 9781913505066
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: And Other Stories
Description:
Public symbolism and private reflection: writer and urban explorer Attlee reads the signs appearing in windows and interviews a wide spectrum of people
As Britain entered lockdown in the spring of 2020, images and signs proliferated in its windows, symptoms of the human desire to communicate as face-to-face contact became impossible. When restrictions temporarily eased, writer James Attlee began ringing doorbells in his hometown of Oxford. On doorsteps and park benches, on council estates and among genteel terraces, he recorded the voices of those briefly emerging from isolation.
He won the trust of rainbow painters and anti-vaxxers, a Covid nurse, an LGBTQ+ artist, a VE Day celebrator and Black Lives Matter protesters, as well as frontline workers in a bakery and a supermarket. Their words, Attlee's pithy observations and 16 pages of his photographs make Under the Rainbow a unique record of an extraordinary year and a tribute to creativity and resilience.
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: 9781913505066
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2022
Publisher: And Other Stories
Description:
Public symbolism and private reflection: writer and urban explorer Attlee reads the signs appearing in windows and interviews a wide spectrum of people
As Britain entered lockdown in the spring of 2020, images and signs proliferated in its windows, symptoms of the human desire to communicate as face-to-face contact became impossible. When restrictions temporarily eased, writer James Attlee began ringing doorbells in his hometown of Oxford. On doorsteps and park benches, on council estates and among genteel terraces, he recorded the voices of those briefly emerging from isolation.
He won the trust of rainbow painters and anti-vaxxers, a Covid nurse, an LGBTQ+ artist, a VE Day celebrator and Black Lives Matter protesters, as well as frontline workers in a bakery and a supermarket. Their words, Attlee's pithy observations and 16 pages of his photographs make Under the Rainbow a unique record of an extraordinary year and a tribute to creativity and resilience.