Delisle, Guy
Shenzhen
- ISBN 13:
- 9788493508807
- author:
- Delisle, Guy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Astiberri Ediciones
- language:
- Spanish
- Publication Year:
- 2014
- Dimensions:
- 2 x 17.1 x 17.1 centimeters (0.4
- Genre:
- Reference & Language, Languages, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Shenzhen is a city that has undergone rapid transformation since its selection by Deng Xiaoping as a testing ground for China's socialist market economy. From 30,000 inhabitants in 1980 to over 10 million today, it has become one of the world's most dynamic cities and a major megapolis.
During a month-long stay in Shenzhen, Guy Delisle, author of Pyongyang, worked as a director of animation project team, experiencing a daily life filled with misunderstandings, awkward communication attempts, reflections, solitude, culinary discoveries, and surreal moments.
This book explores the theme of loneliness and communication challenges in a city built artificially to test China's immersion into capitalism. With a touch of humor, Delisle recounts his experiences in Shenzhen, offering a unique perspective on this rapidly changing urban landscape.