Half Pint Press Publishes 'Thirty-Six Views of Dawson's Heights'
Half Pint Press, based in South London, has unveiled 'Thirty-Six Views of Dawson's Heights,' a concise monograph dedicated to the renowned housing development. This publication showcases Michael Jones's photography alongside text by John Gray, known for his South London Landscape History zines. Constructed between 1964 and 1972, Dawson's Heights consists of two blocks with nearly 300 flats, designed by lead architect Kate Macintosh, who was just 28 at the time for Southwark Council. Its distinctive stepped brick façade and impressive views have established it as a notable landmark. The title nods to Hokusai's 'Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji,' capturing the building's varied appearances. Priced at £16, the book can be found at HalfPintPress.Wordpress.com.
Key facts
- Thirty-Six Views of Dawson's Heights is published by Half Pint Press.
- The book features photographs by Michael Jones and text by John Gray.
- Dawson's Heights was built between 1964 and 1972.
- The complex consists of two blocks containing nearly 300 flats.
- Kate Macintosh was the lead architect for Southwark Council, starting at age 28.
- The title references Hokusai's Thirty-Six Views of Mount Fuji.
- The book was conceived as a pandemic project during lockdown walks.
- The book is priced at £16 and available from HalfPintPress.Wordpress.com.
Entities
Artists
- Michael Jones
- John Gray
- Kate Macintosh
- Hokusai
- Jonathan Bell
Institutions
- Half Pint Press
- Southwark Council
- Rivertones
- Wallpaper*
Locations
- London
- United Kingdom
- Dawson's Heights
- Southwark