| Author | : Kit de Waal |
| File Size | : 46,5 Mb |
| Publisher | : Comma Press |
| Language | : English |
| Release Date | : 27 September 2018 |
| ISBN | : 9781912697168 |
| Pages | : 144 pages |
The Book of Birmingham by Kit de Waal Book PDF Summary
Few cities have undergone such a radical transformation over the last few decades as Birmingham. Culturally and architecturally, it has been in a state of perpetual flux and regeneration, with new communities moving in, then out, and iconic post-war landmarks making way for brighter-coloured, 21st century flourishes. Much like the city itself, the characters in the stories gathered here are often living through moments of profound change, closing in on a personal or societal turning point, that carries as much threat as it does promise. Set against key moments of history – from Malcolm X’s visit to Smethwick in 1965, to the Handsworth riots two decades later, from the demise of the city’s manufacturing in the 70s and 80s, to the on-going tensions between communities in recent years – these stories celebrate the cultural dynamism that makes this complex, often divided ‘second city’ far more than just the sum of its parts.