Encounterism : Finding Joy and Wonder in Real Life by Andy Field

Encounterism : Finding Joy and Wonder in Real Life by Andy FieldEncounterism is a joyous immersion into the everyday pleasure and shared humanity we stand to lose in an increasingly digital world. Andy Field explores both different kinds of and different venues for human encounters: from the hairdresser's to the cinema, from nightclubs to eateries, shops staffed by people and free form urban parks; these are the everyday yet invaluable spaces that allow for human encounters that enrich our lives. Field writes with

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