Industrial Scars: The Hidden Costs of Consumption by Jhenry Fair

Industrial Scars: The Hidden Costs of Consumption by Jhenry Fair

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'Industrial Scars' is the work of environmentalist and photographer, J Henry Fair, who brings our attention to the tragic effects created by the human impact on our planet. Each of Fair's striking images are accompanied by detailed explanations.

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Industrial Scars: The Hidden Costs of Consumption by Jhenry Fair

'Industrial Scars' is the work of environmentalist and photographer, J Henry Fair, who brings our attention to the tragic effects created by the human impact on our planet. Each of Fair's striking images are accompanied by detailed explanations from award-winning science writer, Lewis Smith, who writes about the effects of rampant consumerism on our environment and describes the development of industries through time and across the world. The foreword is written by leading environmentalist, Bill McKibben, of 350.org. Author information: J Henry Fair is an American photographer and environmental activist, based in New York. His work has been featured in most major publications, including 'The New York Times', 'National Geographic' and 'Vanity Fair'.
J Henry Fair is an American photographer and environmental activist, based in New York. With his images, Fair has called attention to environmental and political problems in different regions of the world. He is best known for his Industrial Scars series, abstract-expressionist photographs of detritus and externalities, which has been been exhibited around the world at major museums, galleries, and educational institutions. His work has been featured on The TODAY Show, CNN, NPR's Marketplace, and WDR German TV, as well as in most major publications, including The New York Times, National Geographic, Vanity Fair, Rolling Stone, New York Magazine, Die Zeit, Le Figaro, Harper's, Smithsonian, and Scientific American.
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ISBN 13 9781906506612
ISBN 10 1906506612
Title Industrial Scars: The Hidden Costs of Consumption
Author Jhenry Fair
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Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Papadakis
Year published 2016-10-13
Number of pages 204
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.