PUBLIC PHENOMENA
By Temporary Services
Half Letter press, 2008
Each week we will feature a different book from our ever expanding Library in a series called From the Stacks. This installment, our first, is exciting because we’re featuring a book that we don’t even own yet!
As I have not yet had a chance to examine the book in person, the best that I can do here is share the author’s description:
“This book is the result of over ten years of photographic documentation and research on the variety of modifications and inventions people make in public. From roadside memorials to makeshift barriers, people consistently alter shared common spaces to suit their needs, or let both man-made and natural aberrations run wild. The result is a new kind of public space – with creative and inspiring moments that push past the original planned design of cities.”
And point you to a couple places online where you can read more about the book:
Book By Its Cover offers a short review and some photos.
Newcity Art contributes an interview with the book’s authors.
“Public Phenomena” is available online from Half Letter Press for $15.00. It will also be available for your perusal at the WBSC Library in time for our Opening Night Social!
