Using the text from ‘Last Days of Detroit’, this project reimagines the novel as a feature publication, collaging the cities history, fall and future. Mark Binelli returned to his native Detroit to explore the city's swathes of abandoned buildings, miles of urban prairie, and streets filled with wild dogs, to tell the story of the new society emerging from the debris. Here he chronicles Detroit with its urban farms and vibrant arts scene, Detroit as a laboratory for the post-industrial, post-recession world, Detroit reimagined as a city for a new century.
“I'm flattered to have inspired your project! Love what you did with the design. I responded to the stars in particular, and also your use of that interesting shade of pink.”
Email correspondence with author Mark Binelli