Lost Places: Images of Bygone America

Heribert Niehues' Hopperesque images capture the rise and former glory of a legendary America,documenting the effects of American mobility on ghost towns and deserted regions. The photographs evoke a sense of melancholy for a bygone era and showcase the poetry of transience.

Format: Hardback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 16 August 2022
Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd

A captivating exploration into the profound forces that have shaped small towns and the grandeur of a forgotten America. Heribert Niehues' remarkable photographs, showcasing gas stations, diners, motels, houses, and cars left behind by a shifting civilization, evoke a peculiar blend of fascination and melancholy for a bygone era. These Hopperesque images capture the rise and former splendor of a legendary America.

This photo essay stands out in the genre of abandoned spaces due to its unwavering focus on the impact of American mobility. While the automobile facilitated unprecedented development, it also brought about a darker side, with ghost towns and desolate regions emerging as a result of economic crises, cultural shifts, and catastrophic weather. However, over time, nature has slowly transformed these once- bustling areas, leaving behind a tangible essence of the pioneering spirit that once thrived.

The photographs in this collection are hauntingly beautiful, portraying the poetry of transience as they traverse the breadth of America from east to west. Niehues, an award-winning and highly respected photographer, has masterfully captured the essence of these forgotten places, offering a rare glimpse into a side of the country seldom seen.

With nearly 100 full-color images and a total of 196 pages, this book is a visual feast for anyone interested in history, architecture, and the natural beauty of the United States. It serves as a testament to the resilience and adaptability of human civilization, as well as the enduring spirit of exploration and discovery that has shaped our nation.

Weight: 1294g
Dimension: 235 x 275 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780764363948