Dear All,

Apologies for cross-posting.

A new book about authenticity, space and place may be of interest to list members.

New book: Authentic and Inauthentic Places in Tourism: From Heritage Sites to Theme Parks.

 With the rise of post-truth and fake news, a thorough examination of authenticity has never been so relevant. This book explores the geography of authenticity and tourism in the city, wilderness, rural idyll, and the seaside resort; investigating historic sites, urban heritage, site specific art, hipsterisation, gentrification, iconic architecture, film location tourism, photographed and eventful places. Using a range of global destinations including northern Norway, Venice and Brooklyn, the book asks how aspects of authenticity such as preservation, reproduction, reconstruction and nostalgia affect placemaking and community cohesion. By critically examining theories of hyperreality and the fake-real, the book reveals the magically real castle, the poignant replica, the authenticated theme park and the unmasked carnival.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Authentic-Inauthentic-Places-Tourism-Contemporary/dp/1138936707/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504604571&sr=8-1&keywords=authentic+and+inauthentic

Jane