A 2016 Green Book Festival "Future Forecasts" WinnerA stunningly original; lushly illustrated vision for a Green Utopia; published on the 500th anniversary of the original Big Idea.Five hundred years ago a powerful new word was unleashed upon the world when Thomas More published his book Utopia; about an island paradise far away from his troubled land. It was an instant hit; and the literati across Europe couldnt get enough of its blend of social fantasy with a deep desire for a better world. Five hundred years later; Ecotopia 2121 once again harnesses the power of the utopian imagination to confront our current problems; among them climate change; and offer a radical; alternative vision for the future of our troubled planet.Depicting one hundred cities around the globemdash;from New York to San Francisco; London; Tokyo; Sydney; Rio de Janeiro; Mexico City; Beijing; Vienna; Singapore; Cape Town; Abu Dhabi; and Mumbaimdash;Alan Marshall imagines how each may survive and prosper. A striking; full-color scenario painting illustrates each city. The chapters tell how each community has found either a social or technological innovation to solve todays crises. Fifteen American cities are covered. Around the world; urban planners like to tailor scenarios for the year 2020; to take advantage of the metaphor of 20-20 vision. In Ecotopia 2121; the vision may be fuzzy; but its sharp insights; captivating illustrations; and playful storytelling will keep readers coming back again and again.
2016-06-12 2016-06-12File Name: B01HDMGIFI
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. ART BOOKS = ADS...Show Us Designs BEFORE We Buy #1038...By classicsGGmaArt Books = Ads for the print versions of their coloring books.Speedy Publishing and two of its imprints. Coloring Therapist and Jupiter Kids. Will say Speedy Pub did fix their site. Last week had problems signing up for the free color book thats promised. Though Bottling and Caring for Fairies Color Book is not in the selections. The designs in the sample given to Kindle users were more for children...personally. not impressed.When we buy coloring books in stores we can look inside to see if we like the designs and check for any designs we already have. WHY Not Here On ??0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Great for kids and adults as wellBy StormI think this is a great book. I am very much not a child and I really enjoy coloring these. And so does my niece and my mother and my grandma.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Elves and fairysBy RustyGreat pictures of some really fantastic fairies easy to draw and color . So I would like to thank you for this fantastic book.
