About the book
In walking’s new movement Phil Smith considers where things are at for walking (as art and as performance), psychogeography, and the use and abuse of public space. Among other things, he proposes:
* An unravelling of psychogeography from its early roots, assessing its contribution to the state of the walking arts, and looking forwards/around to what might come next.
* a partial mapping of the ‘evolution’ of walking that looks at ‘stages’ in that evolution.
* a helicopter view that allows walking artist/practitioners to place themselves in historical and artistic context.
* important new ideas about abusive semi-public spaces (in the wake of scandals in the UK and elsewhere involving public figures, the church and others) – suggesting how radical walking can act against ‘the spectacle’ and power.
* a compelling theory about romanticism and the postmodern in relation to walking.
* a World Brain for walking.
* strategies, tactics and a full manifesto for Radical Walking.
Editions of Walking's New Movement
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781909470699
- EBook
- ISBN 9781909470705
- Kindle
- ISBN B00W5AJWC0
Read an Excerpt
In walking’s new movement Phil Smith considers where things are at for walking (as art and as performance), psychogeography, and the use and abuse of public space. Among other things, he proposes:
* An unravelling of psychogeography from its early roots, assessing its contribution to the state of the walking arts, and looking forwards/around to what might come next.
* a partial mapping of the ‘evolution’ of walking that looks at ‘stages’ in that evolution.
* a helicopter view that allows walking artist/practitioners to place themselves in historical and artistic context.
* important new ideas about abusive semi-public spaces (in the wake of scandals in the UK and elsewhere involving public figures, the church and others) – suggesting how radical walking can act against ‘the spectacle’ and power.
* a compelling theory about romanticism and the postmodern in relation to walking.
* a World Brain for walking.
* strategies, tactics and a full manifesto for Radical Walking.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Walking's New Movement about?
In walking’s new movement Phil Smith considers where things are at for walking (as art and as performance), psychogeography, and the use and abuse of public space. Among other things, he proposes:
* An unravelling of psychogeography from its early roots, assessing its contribution to the state of the walking arts, and looking forwards/around to what might come next.
* a partial mapping of the ‘evolution’ of walking that looks at ‘stages’ in that evolution.
* a helicopter view that allows walking artist/practitioners to place themselves in historical and artistic context.
* important new ideas about abusive semi-public spaces (in the wake of scandals in the UK and elsewhere involving public figures, the church and others) – suggesting how radical walking can act against ‘the spectacle’ and power.
* a compelling theory about romanticism and the postmodern in relation to walking.
* a World Brain for walking.
* strategies, tactics and a full manifesto for Radical Walking.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Walking's New Movement?
The Arts > Performing arts > Other performing arts
Where can I read a sample of Walking's New Movement?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781909470699
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Walking's New Movement?
Phil Smith
Who is the Publisher of the book Walking's New Movement?
Triarchy Press
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Walking's New Movement is available as paperback(ISBN 9781909470699) and ebook(ISBN 9781909470705) and kindle(ISBN B00W5AJWC0)
Is there an audio of the book?
Listen to an audio sample of Walking's New Movement here
Is there a video of the book?
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