abandonedberlinews
It’s been so long since there was any news update on this site you probably think it’s been abandoned. But as you hopefully see, it’s been totally redesigned and I hope it’s much better than before. There’s other news too.
Abandon Berlin
Abandoned Berlin's statement about Germany’s response to seven months of hell in Gaza.
Documentary
Around this time last year, a documentary-maker from Barcelona by the name of Jordi Busquets got in touch to make a short film on abandoned Berlin spaces.
Awards and capitalism
The book has won an award! It was singled out for praise at the ITB BuchAwards 2016 last Friday, when I was presented with a heavy little trophy with a globe on top of it and a certificate to prove what a wonderful book the ITB jury thought it was.
Plotbot in Vogelsang
We made it – and back – or you wouldn’t be reading these words but other words in a newspaper concerning the tragic deaths of a famous street artist and two unknowns in a Soviet military camp once capable of unleashing nuclear hell.
The book: Verlassene Orte / Abandoned Berlin
I’m happy to announce that I can now take orders for the book! Some astute readers noticed already and have even placed orders,
Unexpected praise
Abandoned Berlin has been named among The Guardian’s best city blogs around the world by its freshly launched Cities site.