Working in Industrial Los Angeles

This book provides a unique insight into the manufacturing processes of various industries in Los Angeles and its environs, showcasing the work of people who make clothing, furniture, chemicals, metal parts, and more. By inviting the author to industrial sites and systematically photographing the workers at work, the book offers a close-up view of the actual work that people do and the places where they do it.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 25 October 2023
Publisher: Oro Editions

Most of us have a limited understanding of how the products we use in our daily lives are actually produced and the locations where these processes occur. Los Angeles is a major industrial hub in the United States. This book offers a unique perspective by showcasing the behind-the-scenes activities of various industries in the Los Angeles area. Photographer Krieger has extensively visited hundreds of industrial sites throughout the Los Angeles region. On average, he receives invitations to approximately one-third of these sites, where he meticulously captures photographs of the workers engaged in the production of clothing, furniture, chemicals, metal parts, as well as those working at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, and the renowned County Hospital of Los Angeles.

Up close, these photographs reveal the actual work that people perform, as well as the environments in which they carry out their tasks. It is a captivating glimpse into the hidden world of industrial production, providing a deeper understanding of the hard work and dedication that goes into creating the goods we rely on. By showcasing the faces and workplaces of the individuals involved, this book offers a humanizing perspective on the industrial landscape, challenging our assumptions and expanding our horizons.

Dimension: 178 x 229 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781957183909