Urban alchemy
By: made by Hilary Powell ; in collaboration with demolition site materials and those working with them on University College London sites of deconstruction and refurbishment
Publisher: Calverts Co-operative
Published: 2015
Place of publication: [London]
Language: eng
Number of pages: 50
Subjects: Modern Art; Building materials in art; Alchemy in art; Poetry; Art; Building materials
Notes: Designed by Marta Dos Santos.

"Inspired by alchemical 'book of secrets' exposing the narratives and techniques of the transformation of these materials over this year of experimentation and exchange. It explores demolition site materials -  zinc, copper, slate, brick, concrete, steel, aluminium and asbestos through photography, chemical transformation and poetic narratives of the life cycle and ethics of these materials that make up our every day urban world." -- Author's website.

Edition of 300 signed, numbered copies.

Rare Book copy: No. 70.