Flush It Down, The Story of Sewers Through Time

Excavating the dirty truths of human waste (and its disposal) through history.
 

Hold your nose and dive into the smelly but fascinating world of sewers! From the mighty Cloaca Maxima of Ancient Rome to the revolting, waste-filled streets of the Middle Ages, and on to the ingenious pipes and tunnels of Joseph Bazalgette's Great London Sewer, this book uncovers the gross - and great - history of how humans have dealt with their dirty business.

 

Waste management is at the forefront of conversations today, and this book is a great complement for history and STEAM curriculums.

 

With hilarious, colourful illustrations by Rob Flowers, Flush it Down is packed with fun facts, weird tales, and thought-provoking discussions around the problems of human waste and how we can deal with the challenges facing us today. It’s a wild, wacky ride through the city’s underbelly - no rubber boots required!

 

 

THE ILLUSTRATOR

 

Rob Flowers is an illustrator, character designer and director who channels his love of vintage toys, pop culture and psychedelic colours into award-winning illustrations. His clients have included Ribena, Bird’s Eye, The New York Times, A Bathing Ape and Nike. He is the author of Festival Folk (Cicada, 2018).