Psychogeography by Merlin Coverley
An examination of the origins of the idea of psychogeography in the Situationist Movement of the 1950s, exploring the theoretical background and its political applications as well as the work of early practitioners such as Guy Debord and Raoul Vaneigem. Psychogeography is the point where psychology and geography meet in assessing the emotional and behavioural impact of urban space. The relationship between a city and its inhabitants is measured in two ways - firstly through an imaginative and literary response, secondly on foot through walking the city.
A short book that offers an explanation and definition of this widely used term, and an analysis of the key figures and their work -- Shaun Morris
It's certainly a help with the inevitable question I face after giving a talk about anything: "what is psychogeography?" Now I can refer people to Merlin's book -- Iain Sinclair
Psychogeography, qu'est-ce que c'est? It's probably too late to be pondering this question now, as Merlin Coverley suggests in a new edition of his book of that title -- AT. * Times Literary Supplement *
An excellent overview of a tradition that can be tricky to pin down and a great portal for loads of further reading -- Hugh Marwood
Although only 150-odd pages long, this is a complex book -- John Rimmer * Magonia Review of Books *
It's certainly a help with the inevitable question I face after giving a talk about anything: "what is psychogeography?" Now I can refer people to Merlin's book -- Iain Sinclair
Psychogeography, qu'est-ce que c'est? It's probably too late to be pondering this question now, as Merlin Coverley suggests in a new edition of his book of that title -- AT. * Times Literary Supplement *
An excellent overview of a tradition that can be tricky to pin down and a great portal for loads of further reading -- Hugh Marwood
Although only 150-odd pages long, this is a complex book -- John Rimmer * Magonia Review of Books *
Merlin Coverley is the author of seven books: London Writing, Psychogeography, Occult London, Utopia, The Art of Wandering, South and Hauntology. He lives in London.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781842433478 |
| ISBN 10 | 1842433474 |
| Title | Psychogeography |
| Author | Merlin Coverley |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Oldcastle Books Ltd |
| Year published | 2010-07-20 |
| Number of pages | 160 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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