Ian Perlman (Judges Prize winner)
Like a farmer, Ian’s life changes with the season. In summer he makes maps, writes documentaries, carves wood and plays his drums. In winter he writes about architectural and urban planning topics (he has a degree in architecture) for a teetering pile of periodicals. In spring and autumn he leads walking and cultural tours abroad (he is restless, curious, obsessed with maps). One more season in the year would suit him fine; time to just hang with his wife and their new daughter. Yet another season and he would happily devote himself to studying clouds. He reads fast and writes slow, and prays that maturity will reverse those tendencies. He is happy to talk your ear off about movies you have never seen, especially silent films. He thought the world was flying apart even before 9/11. But when it does, he’ll still be drumin’, writin’ and walkin’. Maybe also fishin’. And hog callin’. Shootin’ is a distinct possibility.