Out of Season: The Vanishing Architecture of the Wildwoods

by Mark Havens, Mark Havens (Photographs), Joseph Giovannini (Text)

Wildwood, New thanks to a combination of economics, geography, and chance, this Jersey Shore vacation spot has, for more than four decades, been home to a wealth of immaculately preserved midcentury motels. These jewels of neon and bright colors remained frozen in time until recently; now, a substantial number have been demolished and many that remain face an uncertain future. Determined to preserve them, photographer Mark Havens has captured their unique style over 10 years, sometimes shooting motel facades while workers were demolishing the backs. With essays by Joseph Giovannini and Jamer Hunt and evocative photographs, Out of Season celebrates the architecture of a bygone era of Jersey Shore summers.

Genres: Nonfiction

224 pages, Hardcover

Published August 9, 2016

Reviews

[Noah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great photos of interesting motels which are starting to be demolished to make room for condos. Great Americana images!