Publicado por Harry N. Abrams May 2003, 2003
ISBN 10: 0810945088 ISBN 13: 9780810945081
Librería: Hennessey + Ingalls, Los Angeles, CA, Estados Unidos de America
Hardcover. Condición: New. 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 accessibly only by four-wheel drive - to experience first-hand history frozen in time. Award-winning photographer Steinhilber sought out phantom towns throughout the West. He probed into the mysteries of deserted places, and shooting at dusk, using long exposures and a powerful headlamp, he created an eerie ambiance of 19 of the most intriguing ghost towns, capturing their secrets for all to see. 80 photos. Great copy.