(SOLD): De BLAUWER, Katrien. Why I Hate Cars.

(Stockholm, Sweden): Libraryman, 2019.  First edition. Hardcover. 25.5cm by 20.7cm. Unpaginated. A bold, conceptual exploration of the symbolism of automobiles in contemporary life. Through an introspective series of photographs, collages, and mixed-media works, De Blauwer challenges the notion of the car as a tool of progress, instead positioning it as a barrier—both physically and emotionally—between individuals, communities, and the natural world. The book’s title is both a personal declaration and a broader critique of modern society’s dependence on automobiles and their environmental and social consequences. De Blauwer’s work blends colour and black-and-white photographs, often using collage techniques to layer and fragment the imagery, creating a sense of disruption that mirrors her critique of the car’s influence on daily life. Her images are at once poetic and direct, capturing moments of alienation, isolation, and reflection as they relate to the spaces and experiences shaped by cars. A very good copy in boards with inset illustration.