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American Ruins
The deterioration of the American inner city stands in stark contrast to the prosperity characteristic of the United States for much of the twentieth century. Skyscrapers that once defined the modern era stand derelict and abandoned. Massive industrial manufactories lie rusting, their cavernous interiors dark. Formerly vibrant theaters shed bricks and terra-cotta ornaments...more
Hardcover, 240 pages
Published
November 10th 2003
by Monacelli
(first published December 6th 1999)
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This book documents the decline of buildings and neighborhoods of Michigan, New York, Indiana and New Jersey. I would call it more of a photographic study on this topic, rather than an "artsy" book of photography, although some of the images in the book are certainly quite beautiful. The bulk of the book is devoted to "before" and "after" shots of these landmarks, and in many cases there are multiple photographs documenting the slow decline of one building or one ...more
what?! I hadn't added this yet?! I haven't read it yet because I can't check it out from the library here, I've been meaning to order a used copy online...I recommend all his books.
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