Subject - From the Ground Up: New Islington 2001-2007

Posted : (Monday 5th November 2007 ) By - Jane (Registered User)Award-winning Manchester photographer and writer, Len Grant, has launched the second book in his series documenting the development of New Islington in east Manchester.

Following the success of the first book published in 2004, Cardroom Voices, its successor entitled From the Ground Up: New Islington 2001-2007, chronicles the last six years from residents poring over Will Alsop's master plan in the local pub to the first people moving into their stylish new homes in Islington Square and Guest Street developed by the site's social landlord MMHA.

Len Grant has followed every aspect of this unique development, capturing the physical progress on site as well as relating stories of aspiration, frustration and achievement. Interviews and comments from architects, local residents, engineers and contractors add to the imagery and bring the story to life.

Published by Len Grant Photography and distributed by Cornerhouse Publications, the book priced at £13.00 is available from all good bookshops including the Cornerhouse in Manchester and on-line at www.cornerhouse.org/books.

For all latest news and information visit www.newislington.co.uk.

For other publications by Len Grant visit www.lengrant.co.uk.