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Factory 19
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Discover the thought-provoking narrative of 'Factory 19', a captivating trade paperback novel published by Black Inc in 2020. Set against the backdrop of Hobart's dark recession, the story unfolds in a city grappling with population decline and industrial nostalgia. As former artistic glory reveals itself through the abandoned Gallery of Future Art (GoFA), readers are introduced to the ambitious vision of Dundas Faussett—a world-famous tycoon aiming to reclaim humanity from the clutches of the internet and tech monopolies like Amazon and Uber.
In 'Factory 19', the echo of a long-lost factory whistle signals a call to arms for those battered by modernity’s relentless sprawl. This literary gem challenges the very essence of progress, questioning if true happiness might lie in the bygone eras. With a gripping narrative that weaves themes of nostalgia, identity, and resistance, this book is a must-read for lovers of contemporary literature and social commentary.
Join the struggle of those yearning for a New Year Zero—1948—where inhabitants strive to live without smartphones and digital distractions. Can the collective memory of a simpler time empower 'the little people' to reclaim their lives and defy the tech giants? Embark on this adventurous literary journey with 'Factory 19' and uncover whether nostalgia can indeed triumph over the future. Order your copy today and enjoy FREE shipping, bringing this critical commentary directly to your doorstep in up to 10 days.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760641764
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 368
Description:
We're told that the future will be brighter. But what if human happiness really lies in the past?
Hobart, 2022- a city with declining population, in the grip of a dark recession. A rusty ship sails into the harbour and begins to unload its cargo on the site of the once famous but now abandoned Gallery of Future Art, known to the world as GoFA.
One day the city's residents are awoken by a high-pitched sound no one has heard for two generations - a factory whistle. GoFA's owner, world-famous tycoon Dundas Faussett, is creating his most ambitious installation yet. He's going to defeat the internet's dominance over our lives by establishing a new Year Zero- 1948. Those whose jobs and lives have been destroyed by Amazon and Uber and Airbnb are invited to fight back in the only way that can possibly succeed- by living as if the internet and the smartphone had never been invented.
The hold over our lives by Gates, Bezos, Musk, Zuckerberg and their ilk starts to loosen as the revolutionary example of Factory 19 spreads. Can nostalgia really defeat the future? Can the little people win back the world? We are about to find out.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
In 'Factory 19', the echo of a long-lost factory whistle signals a call to arms for those battered by modernity’s relentless sprawl. This literary gem challenges the very essence of progress, questioning if true happiness might lie in the bygone eras. With a gripping narrative that weaves themes of nostalgia, identity, and resistance, this book is a must-read for lovers of contemporary literature and social commentary.
Join the struggle of those yearning for a New Year Zero—1948—where inhabitants strive to live without smartphones and digital distractions. Can the collective memory of a simpler time empower 'the little people' to reclaim their lives and defy the tech giants? Embark on this adventurous literary journey with 'Factory 19' and uncover whether nostalgia can indeed triumph over the future. Order your copy today and enjoy FREE shipping, bringing this critical commentary directly to your doorstep in up to 10 days.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781760641764
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2020
Publisher: Black Inc
Pages: 368
Description:
We're told that the future will be brighter. But what if human happiness really lies in the past?
Hobart, 2022- a city with declining population, in the grip of a dark recession. A rusty ship sails into the harbour and begins to unload its cargo on the site of the once famous but now abandoned Gallery of Future Art, known to the world as GoFA.
One day the city's residents are awoken by a high-pitched sound no one has heard for two generations - a factory whistle. GoFA's owner, world-famous tycoon Dundas Faussett, is creating his most ambitious installation yet. He's going to defeat the internet's dominance over our lives by establishing a new Year Zero- 1948. Those whose jobs and lives have been destroyed by Amazon and Uber and Airbnb are invited to fight back in the only way that can possibly succeed- by living as if the internet and the smartphone had never been invented.
The hold over our lives by Gates, Bezos, Musk, Zuckerberg and their ilk starts to loosen as the revolutionary example of Factory 19 spreads. Can nostalgia really defeat the future? Can the little people win back the world? We are about to find out.
This product has FREE shipping however combined shipping for other products is not available with this item. Please allow up to 10 days for shipping.
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