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"American Ruins" is the first photography book to document historic ruins throughout the United States.
Merrell
November 2007
On Sale: October 30, 2007
144 pages
ISBN: 1858944066
EAN: 9781858944067
Hardcover
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Non-Fiction Photography
It presents a stunning visual record of ruins ranging from ancient Native American dwellings in the Southwest to the remains of Gilded Age mansions on the East Coast and a king's summer home in Hawaii. Luminous infrared photographs expose crumbled walls, weathered facades and overgrown flora, and are accompanied by brief essays detailing the historical, geographical and architectural significance of each site. This landmark publication raises awareness of and appreciation for overlooked ruins that remain unknown even to most Americans. It captures the visual poetry of each place and offers a new way of seeing the landscape, the past and the collective identity of America. This work is a unique, awe-inspiring photographic record of American history. This is the first photographic record of historic ruins throughout the United States. It will appeal to anyone interested in architecture, photography, history, archaeology and Americana.
 Media BuzzCBS Sunday Morning - November 25, 2007
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