As an incubator of culture and creativity; Brooklyn is celebrated and imitated across the world. The settings for much of its dynamic underground scene are the numerous industrial spaces that were vacated as manufacturing dwindled across the huge borough. Adapted; hacked; and reused; these spaces host an eclectic range of activities by and for Brooklynrsquo;s unique creative class; from DIY music venues to skillsharing centers. These are spaces to make art together; throw parties and concerts; host classes and performances; grow vegetables; build innovative products; and; most importantly; to support and inspire one another while welcoming more and more collaborators into the fold. In Brooklyn Spaces: 50 Hubs of Culture and Creativity; Oriana Leckert introduces us to the creators driving Brooklynrsquo;s cultural renaissance; and in their company takes us on a tour of these unique alternative spaces. Whether a graffiti art show in an abandoned power station; a circus school in a former ice house; or a shuffleboard club in a disused die-cutting factory; these spaces present a vibrant cross-section of life in the borough where trends in music; fashion; food; and lifestyle are set. A chronicle of a thriving and ever-renewing scene; this book will appeal to everyone whorsquo;s interested in the unique energy that makes Brooklyn Brooklyn.
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. A Must ReadBy Larry CrandallOutstanding book; filled with original ideas and tailored for the nuances of the creative mind. Tony Luna knows his stuff!5 of 6 people found the following review helpful. Very Useful Info for PhotographersBy Thomas J. WuWhile reading some not so positive reviews from the post but went ahead to buy it anyway and am glad I did. This book is for photographers and their business. If you want to be inspired or having creative block; then other books may be relevant. There are some practical and difficult questions to the readers on growth and change which I myself is resisting or too lazy to adapt. Mr. Luna shares some honest and practical based stories and interviews from the pros to illuminate some of the myth about success. If I may be bold to say; do your best work and tell everyone about it and hopefully you get noticed. But read it and get inspired.3 of 7 people found the following review helpful. Great StuffBy Sue SmithI have been a working photographer for 20 years. I only wish I could have read this book before I started. This book reveals the peaks and valleys that we all deal with and how to make the most of every situation. I highly recommend this book to any person who is making a living in the commercial arts.
