Amsterdam Red Light District The Future of Our Past |
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| Photographer:
| Haurissa, Robin |
| Translator:
| Timmermans, Petra |
| Author:
| Majoor, Mariska |
| ISBN: | 979-8-3748-8027-4 |
| Publication Date: | Feb 2023 |
| Publisher: | Independently Published
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $13.99 |
Book Description:
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Amsterdam's Wallen, or Red Light District, appeals to the imagination of many. This book paints a unique picture of the Wallen from personal reflections on my time as a window prostitute and conversations about this with my twenty-two year old daughter Robin. As Robin photographs the scenes and people around us and I recall memories of the past, we discuss both the positive aspects and less positive. This combination of image and story creates not only a rich portrayal of...
More DescriptionAmsterdam's Wallen, or Red Light District, appeals to the imagination of many. This book paints a unique picture of the Wallen from personal reflections on my time as a window prostitute and conversations about this with my twenty-two year old daughter Robin.
As Robin photographs the scenes and people around us and I recall memories of the past, we discuss both the positive aspects and less positive. This combination of image and story creates not only a rich portrayal of the Wallen's turbulent history, but also illustrates the impact of present and past social representations and political interventions on one of the most famous neighbourhoods in the world.