Striking images from the photo collection of The Vancouver Sun and The Province capture the moments when the city took to the streets and made some noise. Whether planned or spontaneous, revolutionary or reactionary, peaceful or destructive, these moments caught on film are a testament to the unique energy and appetite for change in Canada’s westernmost city. Published by Greystone Books, City on Edge is available at your local bookstore or online.
“This gorgeously illustrated history of Vancouver’s signature moments of social unrest is a provocative reminder of the city’s unique dynamism.” Publisher’s Weekly
“…the book is literally chock full of outstanding and artful images, ready to inspire, startle, and provoke serious thought.” Doug Sarti, The Georgia Straight
” In stark contrast to Vancouver’s international image of a laid-back urban paradise, Kate Bird expertly shows us that our citizens are actually wound up tighter than Joey Shithead’s guitar strings.” Grant Lawrence, The Westender
“[A] fascinating collection of photos revealing a side of Vancouver that the stunning pictures in the tourist brochures entirely avoid. City On Edge celebrates a place that, for all its reputation in other parts of the country as laid-back, has taken to brawling with great frequency and exuberance.” BC Bookworld