by Toby Olson
First published 2017
David Levene travels from the nomadic herders of Mongolia's vast plains to the water-bound communities of Lagos lagoon. The Guardian photographer has dedicated twenty years to capturing how people work and survive in cities worldwide. His lens follows a global circuit that spans from Tokyo's eastern sprawl to San Francisco's western edge. Levene reveals the countless ways humans build and inhabit urban spaces across every continent. More than half the world now calls cities home, yet each place develops its own character and challenges. Through Levene's detailed documentation, readers witness the remarkable variety of city life that emerges when millions of people gather in one place. The book presents a complete picture of contemporary urban existence in all its forms.
Genres: travel, non-fiction, 21st-century, photography, cities
Vibes: informative, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: documentary, journalistic
Setting: Lagos, Mongolia, San Francisco, Tokyo
Period: 21st-century
Hardcover · The Bluecoat Press