Jordy Meow
Abandoned Japan
- ISBN 13:
- 9782361951320
- author:
- Jordy Meow
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Jonglez
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 2.5 x 30.5 cm
- Genre:
- History, Countries & Regions, Asia
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Abandoned Japan is a poignant exploration of a rapidly disappearing past. Through his photography, Jordy Meow captures the remnants of a bygone era, revealing the intricate relationships between people and their environments.
The book delves into the lives of places that were once thriving, but have since been left to decay. From the abandoned island of Gunkanjima, featured in the Bond movie Skyfall, to the Disneyland-inspired Nara Dreamland theme park, Meow's photographs offer a glimpse into a world that was once vibrant and full of life.
Abandoned Japan is a fascinating study of how people leave their mark on the world, only for nature to reclaim it. The resulting images are both hauntingly beautiful and thought-provoking, inviting the viewer to reflect on the transience of human existence.