Under the Rainbow: Voices from Lockdown

During the spring of 2020, as Britain entered lockdown, James Attlee recorded the voices of people emerging from isolation in his hometown of Oxford, creating a unique record of an extraordinary year and a tribute to creativity and resilience in desperate times.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 224 pages
Publication date: 13 May 2021
Publisher: And Other Stories

As Britain entered the spring of 2020, a wave of artistic expression swept across the country, manifesting in the form of drawings, paintings, and messages adorning windows and gardens. In the face of the impossibility of face-to-face contact, humanity's innate desire to communicate found a new outlet in the virtual realm. When restrictions began to ease, writer James Attlee embarked on a mission to capture the voices of those who had briefly emerged from isolation. From doorsteps to park benches, council estates to genteel terraces, Attlee sought out individuals from diverse backgrounds and walks of life. His recordings, which included the perspectives of rainbow painters, anti-vaxxers, a Covid nurse, an LGBTQ+ artist, a VE Day celebrator, Black Lives Matter protesters, and frontline workers in a bakery and a supermarket, formed the basis of his captivating book, "Under the Rainbow."

Attlee's pithy observations and sixteen pages of photographs serve as a unique record of an extraordinary year, showcasing the creativity and resilience that flourished amidst the challenges. Through his lens, the book paints a vivid portrait of the human spirit, reminding us of the power of connection and the enduring strength of the human mind. "Under the Rainbow" is a tribute to the indomitable human spirit and a testament to the resilience of the human mind in the face of adversity.

Weight: 226g
Dimension: 128 x 198 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781913505066