‘I feel as I'm growing, Melbourne is guiding me. Even if it's just back home’ – Savannah Selimi, Melbourne as a feeling

Offering an intimate glimpse into the fringe, diverse and everyday identities, communities and subcultures that exist in Melbourne, vox populi is an anthology reflecting our city's multifaceted culture. A love letter, a celebration and, above all, an insight into identities hidden just beneath the surface. By Melburnians, for Melburnians.

vox populi carves a window into the hidden souls of the city through poetry, essays, profiles of iconic people and places and artworks from celebrated and soon-to-be-celebrated emerging artists; touching on everything from subcultures and underground festivals to the secret history of the city's favourite watering hole and the somewhat murky past of a beloved local celebrity.

This anthology is more than the Melways you find in your back seat—it's a reflection of the new face of Melbourne.

Whether you're a local or a visitor, a newly arrived Melburnian or born-and-bred, vox populi will show you a. part of the city you've never seen before.