Slow Motion : Stories About Walking

A collection of essays and interviews about walking in an increasingly autocentric society, this documentary project charts South African street life through the eyes of its pedestrians. The arrangement of the book is such that each contribution can be read and enjoyed on its own, but the stories are also linked for a novelistic effect. While the reporters relish the sights and sounds of the city, some also discuss the negative aspects of being a pedestrian, such as being viewed as a second-class citizen for not owning a car and the increased exposure to crime and dangerous automobile traffic. Although the focus is primarily on Johannesburg, several of the stories take place in Cape Town and international cities such as Los Angeles, Paris, London, and Mumbai.