Antiquity Echoes: A Photographed Tour of Abandoned America
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| Rating | : | 4.97 (591 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1634505433 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 304 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-27 |
| Language | : | English |
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Superb photograph album of a depressing subject Organgrinder1010 This is a heavy volume in at least two ways. It's physically massive printed on heavy stock and its topic can be depressing as it reveals many long-forgotten abandoned buildings of merit architecturally. As a society we find it easier to discard structures long before the life has gone out of them simply because it takes time, money and imagination to upgrade them. Admittedly not all can be re-used, but some gems that still have value surrender prematurely to the wrecker's ball. The photography and printing are excellent. It is obviously produced by two people who care deeply about their subject and have the skills to con. A Remarkable Book This is a beautifully photographed sad book. I'm so glad I purchased it! The quality of the book - heavy, glossy paper , the sheer size and weight of it - are in contrast with the depictions of our throwaway society, sadly so. It's very absorbing and compelling. I'm in awe, and grief-stricken too.. Dora Lillie said Visually stunning!. Extremely well done, the photos and the writing will draw you in. Rusty and Christina capture the beauty in abandonment. The included qr codes throughout will draw you in even deeper by opening the equally well done related videos. If you enjoy abandoned beauty, don't miss this!
With a focus on history and first-hand accounts by the authors, Antiquity Echoes is far more than a collection of photography and text; it’s an adventure story—one that is enhanced by QR codes linking to videos of these incredible locations.Rusty Tagliareni and Christina Mathews have spent years traveling the country documenting forlorn locations throughout the United States, sharing their deep passion for history and preservation in an effort that has helped generate alliances with many historic societies and preservation organizations.What makes a place worth remembering? Antiquity Echoes ventures that this value derives from the lessons a place can teach us, even long after it has been of use. An incredible tour through places long forgotten.Antiquity Echoes is a guided tour of some of our nation's most compelling abandoned locations. With a wide spectrum of places covered, readers will be walking the dark halls of an abandoned mental asylum on one page and lost in the overgrowth of an abandoned theme park on the very next. No matter how forgotten a place has come to be, underneath the overgrowth, cracked paint, and filth of ages, lie countless stories awaiting a sympathetic ear.
Their work has been featured in many publications, and on television programs such as "60 Minutes." . What had originally begun as a mere high school curiosity slowly transformed throughout the years into a very passionate endeavor. Rusty Tagliareni has been documenting abandoned locations for over fifteen years. He and his partner, Christina Mathews, who is a videographer, now travel many thousands of miles to document, and thus preserve on film, our nation's
He and his partner, Christina Mathews, who is a videographer, now travel many thousands of miles to document, and thus preserve on film, our nation's most captivating abandoned places. About the Author Rusty Tagliareni has been documenting abandoned locations for over fifteen years. Their work has been featured in many publications, and on television programs such as "60 Minutes." . What had originally begun as a mere high school curiosity slowly transformed throughout the years into a very passionate endeavor