Liverpool A-Z

Designed to visually echo the iconic London street guide of a similar name, Liverpool A–Z is an innovative attempt to create a human map of the city. Twenty-six Liverpudlians, with names spanning the alphabet from Adam to Zena, share personal stories, insights, and opinions that together make up an emotional guide to the city—one that subverts the strict order of an official street map. An essay by Alan Dunn of tenantspin puts the project in context, and photos of the participants—including a Nigerian prince, a policeman, a BBC presenter, a traditional Chinese dancer, and a philosopher—combine with their candid interviews to form a revealing picture of this complex and dynamic city.