Abandoned, 2nd Edition: America's Vanishing Landscape

Eric Holubow's book "Abandoned" showcases the melancholy and haunting beauty of decaying structures across the US, reminding us of the erosion of history and the fate that awaits us all.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 27 January 2023
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd

In an expansive and enhanced edition, photographer Eric Holubow unveils the melancholic and haunting allure of decaying structures scattered across the United States.

Across the vast expanse of the United States, abandoned ruins of once-thriving structures lie dormant and forgotten, as the relentless passage of time and the unforgiving forces of nature leave their melancholic imprint. Yet, within this decaying facade, a undeniable and haunting beauty emerges, which Holubow adeptly captures. In this second edition, an array of additional photographs brings forth fresh narratives and stirring sights, enriching the visual journey. While centered in the Rust Belt, this photographic odyssey extends across the entire country, evoking a poignant reflection on the erosion of significant chapters in history. From bustling urban centers to quaint rural towns, breathtaking images of over 100 sites evoke the faded grandeur of factories, churches, theaters, prisons, and power plants.

Arranged in a thoughtful arrangement according to the various functions these buildings once fulfilled—working, living, learning, healing, playing, praying—Abandoned serves as a poignant memento mori for industries, communities, and empires. Through the rubble and rot, the shattered glass, and the clinging ivy, long-forgotten and forsaken corners of the country emerge as poignant reminders of the fate that awaits them—and everything we hold dear.

Dimension: 229 x 305 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764364365