When Magnum photographer Matt Black began exploring his hometown in Californiaās rural Central Valleyādubbed āthe other California,ā where one-third of the population lives in povertyāhe knew what his next project had to be. Black was inspired to create a vivid portrait of an unknown America, to photograph some of the poorest communities across the US. Traveling across forty-six states and Puerto Rico, Black visited designated āpoverty areas,ā places with a poverty rate above 20 percent, and found that poverty areas are so numerous that theyāre never more than a two-hourās drive apart, woven through the fabric of the country but cut offĀ Ā Ā Ā Ā from āthe land of opportunity.ā American Geography is a visual record of this five-year, 100,000-mile road trip, which chronicles the vulnerable conditions faced by Americaās poor.
This compelling compilation of black-and-white photographs is accompanied by Blackās own travelogueāa collection of observations, overheard conversations in cafeĀ“s and public transportation, diner menus, bus timetables, historical facts, and snippets from daily news reports. A future classic of photography, this monograph is supported by an international touring exhibition and is a must-have for anyone with an interest in witnessing the reality of an America thatās been excluded from the American Dream.
This book title, American Geography, ISBN: 9780500545355, by Matt Black, published by Thames & Hudson (October 5, 2021) is available in hardcover. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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