"A city is much more than the sum of its buildings, bridges and boulevards. It's the people in public space, and how they inhabit those spaces, who bring life to a city and imbue it with character. Ian Kenins has long observed the people of Melbourne going about their daily rituals, and whenever a moment of humour, innocence, tenderness, or something just plain unusual has presented itself, he's reached for his camera. The result is A Snapshot of Melbourne, with more than 150 photographs that brilliantly capture the character and vibrant street life for which the Victorian capital internationally renowned."--Dust jacket.