The Dublin Art Book: The city through the eyes of its artists

The Dublin Art Book offers a fresh perspective on Dublin through the eyes of 55 local artists. This digital PDF edition is ready for instant download after purchase. It captures the spirit of Ireland’s capital from the River Liffey to its village-like neighbourhoods.

Published by UIT Cambridge Ltd. in a first edition from September 2020, the book is part of The City Art Book Series. Emma Bennett is the credited author. The collection includes a foreword by Brent Pope and praise from Marian Keyes, Chris de Burgh, Anne Doyle, and others.

This digital edition brings an artistic tour of Dublin to your screen, with no physical shipping.

Book Overview

The Dublin Art Book is a tribute to Dublin, illustrated by artists living in and around the city. It is the fifth title in The City Art Book Series, following volumes on Cambridge, Oxford, Edinburgh, and Liverpool.

The book moves through Dublin in chapters, beginning around O’Connell Street and crossing the River Liffey to Trinity College, Merrion Square, St Stephen’s Green, and St Patrick’s Cathedral. Later chapters cover the Grand Canal, Poolbeg Chimneys, the Liberties, Rathmines, and north and south County Dublin.

Intended readers include art lovers, Dublin residents, visitors, and anyone curious about how contemporary artists see the city.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Artworks by 55 local artists, each expressing what Dublin means to them.
• Dublin landmarks such as Trinity College, the River Liffey, and St Stephen’s Green.
• Scenes from O’Connell Street, Grand Canal, Poolbeg Chimneys, the Liberties, and County Dublin.
• A mix of generations, cultures, and artistic styles from across the city.
• A foreword by Brent Pope and comments from notable Dublin admirers.

Why This Book Matters

Dublin’s architecture and streets have long inspired artists. This collection celebrates that connection through personal, contemporary images.

By presenting familiar places through artists’ eyes, the book reminds readers to look up and notice the beauty around them. It also documents the city’s creative community at a particular moment.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download, so there is no physical shipping. Access is available after purchase through your account or email.

The PDF works with appropriate Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile devices, and other PDF reading apps. Confirm your device supports PDF files before purchase.

FAQ

How do I get the book after purchase? Instant download access is provided after purchase. Open the PDF on your preferred device.

Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital PDF edition, so nothing will be mailed.

Which devices are compatible? The PDF can be opened with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, mobile phones, and other PDF readers.

Download The Dublin Art Book and explore Dublin through the artists who know it best.