GRAVEYARDS and THE WORLD AFTER DARK
7 August 2004
Presented by Janet Ellis
Janet Ellis and her guests discuss the hidden surprises which can be found in cemeteries around the world and how they can enrich the experience of travel.
Janet also talks to Christopher Dewdney about places in the world which come alive after dark.
Guests:
Ken Worpole, Specialist on urban and environmental issues and writer
Ken has written many reports and books on contemporary urban and environmental issues and advises governments on issues of public policy. His latest book " Last Landscapes: The Architecture of the Cemetery in the West" is published by Reaktion Books ISBN 1-86189-161-X
Kate Berridge, Writer
Kate has been fascinated by death since the age of 8. Her book " Vigor Mortis" is a cultural commentary on why death became a taboo during the 20th century, when it was treated so flamboyantly through the 19th century. It is published by Profile books IBSN 1-86197-411-6.
Tim Dry, Photographer & Digital Image-Maker
Tim is an award winning photographer and digital image-maker whose work has been exhibited in Berlin, New York and The National Portrait Gallery. He is currently preparing a book of his images from cemeteries, to be called "Necropolis".
Christopher Dewdney, Poet and writer
Christopher has written extensively about language, culture and media. He is a prolific poet and lives in Toronto . His latest book " Acquainted with the Night " is about explorations through the world after dark. It is published by Bloomsbury ISBN: 0-7475-7252-6.
Sandi Toksvig:
