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HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURE
Images of Bygone America
Heribert Niehues
A documentary-style reminder of the forgotten symbols of a mobile nation; from east to west, America as it is rarely seen
One-of-a kind images capture the gas stations, diners, motels, houses, and cars left behind by a shifting civilization that continues to this day
A rare, fascinating look at the powerful forces that have shaped small towns, and the rise and glory of legendary America
e United States has been shaped by mobility like no other nation on Earth. e automobile made possible almost limitless development, but there was a dark side: ghost towns and deserted regions emerged due to economic crises, cultural shi s, and catastrophic weather. Heribert Niehues’s award-winning photographs trace these lonely places, which elicit strange fascination mixed with melancholy for a bygone era. His elicit strange fascination mixed with melancholy for a bygone era. His Hopperesque images of gas stations, diners, motels, houses, and cars Hopperesque images of gas stations, diners, motels, houses, and cars document the rise and former glory of a legendary America. Over the document the rise and former glory of a legendary America. Over the decades, only nature has changed their visage, and the old pioneering decades, only nature has changed their visage, and the old pioneering spirit is still tangible. Hauntingly beautiful, the photos portray the spirit is still tangible. Hauntingly beautiful, the photos portray the poetry of transience: from east to west, America as it is rarely seen. poetry of transience: from east to west, America as it is rarely seen.
List of Locations
About the Author About the Author Heribert Niehues discovered his love for photography more than 40 years ago. discovered his love for photography more than 40 years ago. His perfectly composed, award-winning photographs have been published in notable magazines and books. Author Location: Germany
Alabama – Locust Fork, Quartzsite, Twin Arrows, Yucca Arkansas – Helena Arkansas – Helena Colorado – La Jara, Last Chance, Sterling Colorado – La Jara, Last Chance, Sterling Georgia – White Georgia – White Illinois – Odell Illinois – Odell California – Desert Center, Halloran Springs California – Desert Center, Halloran Springs Kansas – Florence, Marquette Kansas – Florence, Marquette Missouri – Avilla, Gentryville, Hannibal Missouri – Avilla, Gentryville, Hannibal Montana – Bynum, Frazer, Havre, Inverness, Nashua, Redstone, Savoy, Scobey, Tree Forks, Vandalia Montana – Bynum, Frazer, Havre, Inverness, Nashua, Redstone, Savoy, Scobey, Tree Forks, Vandalia Nebraska – Atkinson, Chappell, Crawford, Kimball, Ord, Ely, Gold Point Nebraska – Atkinson, Chappell, Crawford, Kimball, Ord, Ely, Gold Point New Mexico – Albuquerque, Budville, Estancia, Lake Valley, Nara Visa, Raton, Tres Piedras, Tucumcari, Vaughn New Mexico – Albuquerque, Budville, Estancia, Lake Valley, Nara Visa, Raton, Tres Piedras, Tucumcari, Vaughn North Carolina – Jarvisburg North Carolina – Jarvisburg North Dakota – Ashley, Aylmer, Denho , Drake, Harvey, Heimdal, Jamestown, Williston North Dakota – Ashley, Aylmer, Denho , Drake, Harvey, Heimdal, Jamestown, Williston Oklahoma – Cogar Oklahoma – Cogar Oregon – Kent Oregon – Kent South Dakota – Ardmore, Capo, Miranda, Owanka, Wasta, Wendte, White River Tennessee – Eagleville Texas – Alanreed, Chillicothe, Glenrio, Hillsboro, Lexington, Littig, North Zulch, Stratford Utah – Beryl Junction, Blu , Green River, Hanksville, Hatch, Kingston, Thompson Springs Wyoming – Daniel, Pine Blu s, Powder River, Shoshoni
AVAILABLE JUNE
ISBN 978-0-7643-6394-8
Illustrations: 95 color images Binding: hardcover BISAC: PHOTOGRAPHY / Individual Photographers / Essays
Jane Paradise
More than 100 photos o er an insider’s tour of the 19 dune shacks at the edge of Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Pairings of image and text provide a holistic view of these rustic, hand-built structures—a cultural treasure that most people never see
The perfect gift or souvenir for artists, architects, writers, historians, preservationists, locals, tourists, beach lovers, and tiny-house dreamers
Step inside a place of refuge and renewal. Some 100 photographs reveal the rustic, isolated, and beautiful dune shacks of Provincetown, Massachusetts. Accompanying quotations share stories of the eclectic people who lived in and cared for these hand-built structures, including Marsden Hartley, Mary Oliver, Tennessee Williams, Josephine Del Deo, Jack Kerouac, and Ann Patchett. Also included are re ections by lessJack Kerouac, and Ann Patchett. Also included are re ections by lessknown but equally fascinating local artists, residents, shack dwellers, known but equally fascinating local artists, residents, shack dwellers, and dreamers of all types. Text and image tell di erent aspects of the and dreamers of all types. Text and image tell di erent aspects of the same story. ese words and insights from historical and current same story. ese words and insights from historical and current voices illuminate and reverberate with the photographs exploring voices illuminate and reverberate with the photographs exploring shack exteriors and interiors as well as the untamed landscapes of Cape shack exteriors and interiors as well as the untamed landscapes of Cape Cod National Seashore. A calm-inducing visual delight. Cod National Seashore. A calm-inducing visual delight.
About the Author About the Author Provincetown resident Jane Paradise has photographed the dune shacks Jane Paradise has photographed the dune shacks for over a decade during visits and artist residencies. An internationally recognized photographer, she is represented by Alden Gallery in Provincetown, Massachusetts, and Galatea Fine Art in Boston. janeparadise.com janeparadise.com Author Location: Provincetown, MA
Quotes by Henry David Thoreau, Marsden Hartley, Norman Mailer, Henry Beston, Henry David Thoreau, Marsden Hartley, Norman Mailer, Henry Beston, Jack Kerouac, Michael Cunningham, Tennessee Williams, Josephine Del Jack Kerouac, Michael Cunningham, Tennessee Williams, Josephine Del Deo, Ellen Lebow, Mary Heaton Vorse, Charles Hawthorne Deo, Ellen Lebow, Mary Heaton Vorse, Charles Hawthorne
AVAILABLE MAY
ISBN 978-0-7643-6361-0
Illustrations: 100+ color images Binding: hardcover BISAC: TRAVEL / United States / Northeast / New England (CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, VT)
From Spectacular Metropolises to Provincial Towns Provincial Towns
Martin Weltner
First book to provide a historical overview and stunning photography of train stations on fi ve continents: Europe, Africa, Asia and the Middle East, Australia and New Zealand, and the Americas
Aerial photographs show the rail stations from a perspective not available to most passengers
This timely book, featuring nearly 80 train stations, makes it possible to take an exciting mental journey around the world
A lot has happened in the world of railroads since the rst train station opened in Darlington, northern England, almost 200 years ago. Today’s railroad station buildings are as wonderfully diverse as their locations, ranging from what G. K. Chesterton called “cathedrals their locations, ranging from what G. K. Chesterton called “cathedrals of the industrial revolution” springing up along high-speed rail of the industrial revolution” springing up along high-speed rail lines, to charming country stops that rarely see a passenger. On this lines, to charming country stops that rarely see a passenger. On this fascinating journey to nearly 80 train stations on ve continents, you’ll fascinating journey to nearly 80 train stations on ve continents, you’ll learn about the use of rail transit on each continent and the story of learn about the use of rail transit on each continent and the story of each station. Contemporary color photographs are an invitation to each station. Contemporary color photographs are an invitation to become absorbed in the details that make train stations worth a good become absorbed in the details that make train stations worth a good look. Many provide stunning aerial views, showing a perspective not look. Many provide stunning aerial views, showing a perspective not available to passengers. Monumental or modest, these transportation available to passengers. Monumental or modest, these transportation hubs have great appeal because they signal the prospect of escaping hubs have great appeal because they signal the prospect of escaping from everyday life. Distant destinations are beckoning! from everyday life. Distant destinations are beckoning!
About the Author About the Author Martin Weltner spent his childhood and youth in Bebra and Hamm, Germany, spent his childhood and youth in Bebra and Hamm, Germany, and made frequent visits to the local steam locomotive depots. He has been an editor at Eisenbahn Kurier and at GeraMond Verlag publications. Now retired, Eisenbahn Kurier and at GeraMond Verlag publications. Now retired, Martin writes about railways. Author Location: Germany
Contents Europe—It All Started in England Europe—It All Started in England Africa—Continent of Contrasts Africa—Continent of Contrasts Asia and the Middle East—Great Diversity Asia and the Middle East—Great Diversity Australia and New Zealand—More than Just Koalas Australia and New Zealand—More than Just Koalas The Americas—a Journey from North to South
Sampling of Train Station Locations Gothenburg, Petrozavodsk, Warsaw, Bucharest, Brighton, Glasgow, Inverness, Geneva, Dresden, Berlin, London, New York, Algeria, Marrakesh, Portugal, Palermo, Addis Ababa, Moshi, Tanzania, Pretoria, Istanbul, Mumbai, New Delhi, Kuala Lampur, Vietnam, Thailand, Tokyo
AVAILABLE JUNE
ISBN 978-0-7643-6368-9
Illustrations: 280 color images Binding: hardcover BISAC: TRANSPORTATION / Railroads / Pictorial
