We a good story
Quick delivery in the UK

Real Cities

- Modernity, Space and the Phantasmagorias of City Life

About Real Cities

Drawing inspiration from the work of Walter Benjamin, Sigmund Freud, Georg Simmel, this book explores the dream-like and ghost-like experiences of the city, best described as phantasmagorias. These phantasmagorias, while commonplace, are far from self-evident. Real Cities explains how the phantasmagorias of modern city life are experienced and produced.

Show more
  • Language:
  • English
  • ISBN:
  • 9780761970415
  • Binding:
  • Hardback
  • Pages:
  • 232
  • Published:
  • March 17, 2005
  • Dimensions:
  • 170x242x15 mm.
  • Weight:
  • 520 g.
Delivery: 2-4 weeks
Expected delivery: September 24, 2025

Description of Real Cities

Drawing inspiration from the work of Walter Benjamin, Sigmund Freud, Georg Simmel, this book explores the dream-like and ghost-like experiences of the city, best described as phantasmagorias. These phantasmagorias, while commonplace, are far from self-evident. Real Cities explains how the phantasmagorias of modern city life are experienced and produced.

User ratings of Real Cities



Find similar books
The book Real Cities can be found in the following categories:

Join thousands of book lovers

Sign up to our newsletter and receive discounts and inspiration for your next reading experience.