Yasushi Handa - Iron Stills (English and Japanese Edition)

Japanese photographer Yashushi Handa portrays 71 great symbols of the American iron industry in this series of incredible images, from iconic bridges and high-rises to vintage automobiles and airplanes. Photographed in extremely fine detail and with exceptionally high resolution, these are the vestiges of an era that formed the foundations of the nation, transforming it into a world leader in industry, technology and innovation. Handa suspends time with his impassive observation and sober depiction, allowing the grand objects to speak for themselves, capturing the authority they breathe while evoking a poignant nostalgia a complex sense of both pride and loss.