Johnny Rodger

A beautiful, gritty book detailing the last days of six of Glasgow's notorious housing schemes. Atmospheric photos, interspersed with commentary from academics, architects and writers, and each one is introduced by the author including interviews with past and more recent residents. I used to work with families in similar blocks in different parts of Glasgow (not these particular ones) and recognised so much. This is an important collection detailing a past and an urban landscape which is fast disappearing. Unsentimental, but thoughtful, respectful and never mawkish. I loved it.… (meer)