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OverviewThis photo essay's laser focus on the effects of American mobility sets it apart from other books in the ""abandoned"" genre. The United States has been shaped by mobility like no other nation on Earth. The automobile made possible almost limitless development, but there was a dark side: ghost towns and deserted regions emerged due to economic crises, cultural shifts, and catastrophic weather. Heribert Niehues's award-winning photographs trace these lonely places, which elicit strange fascination mixed with melancholy for a bygone era. His Hopperesque images of gas stations, diners, motels, houses, and cars document the rise and former glory of a legendary America. Over the decades, only nature has changed their visage, and the old pioneering spirit is still tangible. Hauntingly beautiful, the photos portray the poetry of transience: from east to west, America as it is rarely seen.This photo essay's laser focus on the effects of American mobility sets it apart from other books in the ""abandoned"" genre. The automobile made possible almost limitless development, but there was a dark side: ghost towns and deserted regions emerged due to economic crises, cultural shifts, and catastrophic weather. Heribert Niehues's award-winning photographs trace these lonely places, which elicit strange fascination mixed with melancholy for a bygone era. His Hopperesque images of gas stations, diners, motels, houses, and cars document the rise and former glory of a legendary America. Over the decades, only nature has changed their visage, and the old pioneering spirit is still tangible. Hauntingly beautiful, the photos portray the poetry of transience: from east to west, America as it is rarely seen. AUTHOR: Heribert Niehues discovered his love for photography more than 40 years ago. His perfectly composed, award-winning photographs have been published in notable magazines and books. 95 colour images Full Product DetailsAuthor: Heribert NiehuesPublisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Imprint: Schiffer Publishing Ltd Weight: 0.966kg ISBN: 9780764363948ISBN 10: 0764363948 Pages: 176 Publication Date: 16 August 2022 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationHeribert Niehues discovered his love for photography more than 40 years ago. His perfectly composed, award-winning photographs have been published in notable magazines and books. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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