Pockets - Views of Manchester is the debut book by artist Daniel Defoe (Pockets) and is based on the 2 pieces displayed as part of the Manchester open exhibition at Home in 2024 and 2026:100 (now 150) plus views of Manchester and 200 plus sketches of people in Manchester. The book features over 400 drawings and illustrations on both subjects, including all drawings on both pieces and others based on Manchester from the time period of 2015 to 2025, and was completed just before the second exhibition (2026). 10 years in the making, it highlights the huge changes in the city from the artist's perspective highlighting memories and iconic Manchester landmarks as well as the gritty but beautiful streets and local places drawn since young. The book includes a q&a section about the making of it along with a key of all of the drawings.
Digital version in PDF format
Pockets - Views of Manchester is the debut book by artist Daniel Defoe (Pockets) and is based on the 2 pieces displayed as part of the Manchester open exhibition at Home in 2024 and 2026:100 (now 150) plus views of Manchester and 200 plus sketches of people in Manchester. The book features over 400 drawings and illustrations on both subjects, including all drawings on both pieces and others based on Manchester from the time period of 2015 to 2025, and was completed just before the second exhibition (2026). 10 years in the making, it highlights the huge changes in the city from the artist's perspective highlighting memories and iconic Manchester landmarks as well as the gritty but beautiful streets and local places drawn since young. The book includes a q&a section about the making of it along with a key of all of the drawings.
Digital version in PDF format
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