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This City by Compton, Jennifer Author ON Jul012011, PaperbackDiscover 'This City' by Jennifer Compton, a compelling paperback that transcends traditional travel narratives. Published by Otago University Press in July 2011, this book is a fascinating exploration of our shared urban experiences, bridging global locales from Florence to Palmerston North. Compton's writing is not just an armchair travelogue; it's an evocative journey through various topographies and public spaces. Readers will find themselves
Discover 'This City' by Jennifer Compton, a compelling paperback that transcends traditional travel narratives. Published by Otago University Press in July 2011, this book is a fascinating exploration of our shared urban experiences, bridging global locales from Florence to Palmerston North. Compton's writing is not just an armchair travelogue; it's an evocative journey through various topographies and public spaces. Readers will find themselves immersed in the bustling energy of the streets, as she poetically captures everyday moments—from snippets overheard on an Italian strada to scenes on the bus on Moxham Ave.In 'This City', Compton invites readers to envision lives once lived here, intertwining historical figures such as Jane Austen and Emily Dickinson into her vivid depictions of place and time. The interplay between the mundane and the extraordinary reveals the transient beauty of urban life, making this book a must-read for poetry lovers and city enthusiasts alike.
Whether you’re looking to enrich your understanding of contemporary urban landscapes or simply enjoy a thoughtfully crafted narrative, this book is perfect for anyone seeking to connect with the essence of a city. 'This City' is more than a collection of observations; it's a heartfelt tribute to the intricacies of human experience within our shared environments.
Order your brand new copy of 'This City' today, and embark on a literary journey that will excite your imagination and broaden your view of the world around you. Enjoy swift delivery right to your door, ensuring your reading experience begins without delay.
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Title: This City by Compton, Jennifer Author ON ...
Publisher: Otago University Press
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: HRD
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This City circles the globe from Florence to Palmerston North but the resulting volume is far more than so-called armchair travel. Topography and public space are a preoccupation (buses and trains, roads and houses, even Google Earth s Street View all get a mention), but it is her evocation of the transient grounded in these spaces snippets overheard on an Italian strada, scenes on a bus on Moxham Ave, imaginings of lives from long ago (Jane Austen, Emily Dickenson) that leaves a taut and exciting impression of lives lived here, in this place, in This City."
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★★★★★ 4
Good DIY Pipe Legs but Powder Coat Quality Lacks
Size: side table leg, Size: side table leg
These industrial style pipe legs make building a DIY end table easy and the kit saves a trip to the hardware store. The fittings go together normally and assembly is simple. Comes individually wrapped. My main issue is the powder coating looks and feels cheap and rubs off easily. The pipes already had marks from touching each other from unboxing. If you do not mind some wear on the finish over time this is a decent purchase. The metal at the hardware store will be thicker and more durable but will cost more. I’d recommend based on ease of having a kit and it being delivered saving me a trip.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 30, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Stable, attractive, and easy to turn into a table with your choice of top
Size: side table leg
The X-shape of the table legs - constructed with solid metal flanges, T-joints, X-joints and 1-inch diameter pipes - provides a strong and sturdy base for a wood top. The legs have adjustable feet pads to prevent scratches and ensure stability. Assembly of the legs is relatively simple (the instructions are clear) but you will need your own tools to attach a top.
The industrial design is especially well suited to rec room or finished basement use. I am adding a 28" diameter raw edge slab of wood from a recently felled tree as the top and it is very attractive. (Photo unavailable because after I made certain it would work I sent the slab out for drying and finishing.)
If you want a custom table and have a particular piece of wood you want to use, these legs are an excellent choice.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 18, 2026
★★★★★ 5
Very nice kit: Beware it is NOT heavy duty plumbing pipe though!
Size: side table leg
I want to give this kit a high rating, but I need to address the "truth in advertising" bit since there may be an important disconnect between what you think you are getting and what actually comes in the box.
Black plumbing used for shelving or table legs is part of an important niche in interior design. I like the industrial loft look myself and have a variety of glass, steel, and masonry elements in my home. This kit fits that look and provides plenty of "strength" for most domestic uses, like shelves or coffee tables. But they are NOT "industrial pipe" or "maximum durability pipe." Note the phrase "cast iron finish feet," which together with the other claims might lead you to think these are cast plumbing fittings. They are NOT!
The feet and flanges feel like electrical conduit fittings, and the pipe sections are likely aluminum. They might be electrical or they might be multi-use, lightweight pipe.
While all this might lead you to think that you're getting a truly retro, heavy-duty pipe kit made of black plumbing pipe, you are not. But, does it matter? Depends. I find the lighter pipe's smooth finish a nice "tone-down" from the rough plumbing look. All together, this kit provides plenty of strength for most furniture and the rustic pipe look, but with a nicer, lighter finish. To me that is a plus--this is a very nice kit and costs less that if you'd pieced it together from real plumbing parts (I priced it out to compare), and looks retro but cleaner. I knew what to expect because while I got this kit free on Vine, I had purchased a nearly identical kit from another seller last year.
So, I'm giving it 5 stars for what it actually is and for the price, JUST BE AWARE THE NARRATIVE IS MISLEADING. Which is unfortunate because just like some people might want the heavier pipe, I'm betting more would be attracted to the look with a cleaner, lighter feel.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 31, 2025
★★★★★ 5
Stable and easy to assemble
I used these to support a heavy piece of countertop would to create a side table. Looks great and holds steady.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2023
★★★★★ 5
Great
All pieces cut to perfection, went together perfectly
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Reviewed in the United States on October 22, 2023