This is an aside titled 'A Drowned World Isn’t Such a Bad Thing' dated 6/27/08

One of my favorite parts of any novel is in The Drowned World. When the city of London is finally drained, the characters aren’t pleased, in fact they’re horrified. They can’t believe people lived in these structures and streets so far removed from nature (this isn’t a spoiler by the way, it happens in the middle of the book.) So it’s funny to see that these images from squint/opera, so obviously inspired by the book, are getting a largely positive reaction: “Look at what these people are doing; fishing, swimming, DIY, playing and tinkering within peaceful contexts. All positive things within buildings that have seen their day within this scenario,” says one comment. “That water is crystal clear. Looks like a wonderful place to live,” says another. You must take a look at the images by the way. The film and media studio’s “Flooded London” set is part of the London Festival of Architecture.

Posted by Joanne on Jun. 27, 2008 Tagged: , , , , , , ,

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