Deep in the heart of Philadelphia, past row houses and vacant lots, run-down playgrounds and dilapidated schools, is a little place called Fletcher Street. It has everything one would expect to find down an alley in the ghetto, with one addition: horses. Hooves on Asphalt: A Glimpse into the Soul of North Philly. Forget everything you think you know about the American West. In Martha Camarillo’s Fletcher Street, the frontier isn't a dusty plains landscape, it’s the gritty, vibrant streets of North Philadelphia. This isn't just a photography book; it’s a visual anthem for the Fletcher Street Urban Riding Club. For over a century, this community has kept a unique tradition alive, teaching neighbourhood youth how to ride, groom, and bond with horses amidst row homes and vacant lots. Camarillo spent years documenting this subculture, and the result is an intimate, raw, and strikingly beautiful collection of images in this outstanding book.
Title: Fletcher Street Publisher: Powerhouse Language: English Publication Date: 2006 Binding: Hardcover Book Condition: Very Good Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Edition: First Edition Edition Run: N/A Size: 25 x 30 cm Pages: 128
