The Garden Against Time: In Search of a Common Paradise

Olivia Laing is a British writer and critic born in 1977, known for nonfiction that blends cultural history, biography, and personal essay. She studied English and Philosophy at the University of Edinburgh. Her books include To the River (2011), a walk along the Ouse; The Trip to Echo Spring (2013), about alcoholism and writing; The Lonely City (2016), about loneliness and urban art; and Funny Weather: Art in an Emergency (2020). Read more →