Ghost Towns of the American West

Steinhilber, Berthold; Kaiser, Mario, Koetzle, Michael, Wenders, Wim

ISBN 10: 0810945088 / ISBN 13: 9780810945081

Edité par Harry N. Abrams, 2003

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Synopsis :

Droves of treasure hunters raided the deserts and crags of the American West in the mid-19th century hoping to make a fortune in gold, silver and copper. Of the thousands of mining towns that sprang up, most have disappeared, but a scant few remain as spooky reminders of dreams that failed. Each year, visitors from around the world journey to these ghost towns - some resembling Hollywood movie sets, complete with tumbleweeds, howling breezes and swing saloon doors; others no more than ruins accessible only by four-wheel drive - to experience first-hand history frozen in time. Commissioned by "Smithsonian Magazine", Berthold Steinhilber sought out these phantom towns throughout the West. He probed into the mysteries of deserted places like Bodie, California, Gold Point, Nevada, and Steins, New Mexico. Shooting at dusk, using long exposures and powerful headlamps, he created an eerie ambiance in his photographs of 19 intriguing ghost towns.

À propos de l?auteur: Berthold Steinhilber is an award-winning photographer who lives in Dortmund, Germany. His work has published in many magazines, including GEO, Stern, and Smithsonian Magazine.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Ghost Towns of the American West
Éditeur : Harry N. Abrams
Date d'édition : 2003
Reliure : hardcover
Etat : Very Good
Etat de la jaquette : Very Good