Precarious Lease

Precarious Lease

Jacqueline Feldman - 2025

Overview

In her non-fiction debut, Jacqueline Feldman recounts the story of Le Bloc, a notable squat located on the outskirts of Paris. Established in 2012, it provided refuge for artists, activists, and immigrants from diverse backgrounds. Residents navigated a life of constant threat from eviction and financial instability within the squat's complex structure. Feldman, an American reporter, spent years documenting the lives of these itinerant individuals, exploring the fate of a counterculture during austerity measures. The book also examines the legal strategy where squatters gained a reprieve by becoming property guardians.

Who it's for

• Readers interested in urban sociology and countercultures.
• Those curious about Parisian history and social movements.
• Individuals interested in themes of hospitality, refuge, and utopia.

Key features

• Language: English
• Format: Paperback
• Publisher: Fitzcarraldo editions
• Publication Year: 2025
• Page Count: 312
• ISBN: 9781804271407