Flower Factory: A Fairy Tale

At the turn of the millennium, an English seasonal worker travels to the Netherlands to live and work. Around the working seasons, casual workers from all over Europe created their own ecosystem of squats, parties, and alternative living practices. The book portrays a dreamlike snapshot of life in Europe two decades ago, shining a lurid light on a world that is difficult to recognize today.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 07 June 2022
Publisher: Ortac Press

The concept of freedom of movement was not entirely foreign to the British. The novel "Flower Factory" portrays an English seasonal worker who relocates to the Netherlands at the turn of the millennium. These vivid recollections are set in the Bollenstreek region of South Holland, renowned for its vast production of flower bulbs. Casual workers from various European countries established their own ecosystem of squats, parties, and alternative living practices during the working seasons. They lived hard, relishing the weekly pay packets, and formed a close-knit community. In the year 2000, it appeared that nothing would alter the laid-back atmosphere in this carefree land. However, the narrator had the privilege of witnessing the final beat of the 24-Hour Party drum.

Featuring original line illustrations by the author, this surreally comic and immersive novel offers a dreamlike glimpse into life in Europe two decades ago. The book sheds a lurid light on a world that is difficult to recognize in today's context.

Weight: 256g
Dimension: 197 x 130 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781838388713