Encounterism: The Neglected Joys of Being In Person

Encounterism celebrates the everyday pleasures and shared humanity we risk losing in a digital world, exploring different kinds of encounters in various venues. Field's tender and witty writing, based on his experience as a performance artist, encourages us to see and interact with each other afresh, building to a manifesto for the importance of real-world interaction.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 04 May 2023
Publisher: September Publishing

Encounterism is a delightful exploration of the everyday pleasures and shared humanity that we risk losing in an increasingly digital world. Author Andy Field delves into various types of human encounters and diverse venues, ranging from hairdressers to cinemas, nightclubs to eateries, and free-form urban parks. These everyday yet invaluable spaces provide opportunities for meaningful interactions that enrich our lives. Field's writing brims with tenderness and wit, stemming from his extensive experience as a performance artist who has created scenarios that encourage individuals to see and engage with each other in new ways. In Encounterism, he not only delves into the physical aspects of human encounters, capturing the grace and awkwardness of interactions with strangers and friends, but also builds to a passionate manifesto for the importance of real-world interaction. Field reminds us that our cities, residential streets, and workplaces must retain the potential for spontaneity and shared, in-person joy.

Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781914613234