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Lynn Davis, known for surveys of natural and man-made wonders, has long been fascinated with the objects and venues of space exploration. Her photographs of the architectural icons, cornerstones, and abandoned sites of the space race reflect the many facets of a historically complex industry: the beginnings of space exploration; the changing nature of technology; and a fascination with otherworldly ruins. She emphasizes the bold modernism of these sites while evoking the presence of obsolete technologies. Davis traveled to historic sites in Kazakhstan, Russia, Germany, French Guiana, and the United States. She received special permission to visit Baikonur in Kazakhstan, a leading launch site shrouded in secrecy since the 1950s, and her photographs offer one of the first inside glimpses of launches, transmission towers, fuel lines, and satellites.

Details

  • ISBN-13: 9781580932516
  • ISBN-10: 1580932517
  • Publisher: Monacelli Press
  • Publish Date: November 2009
  • Dimensions: 12.28 x 11.42 x 0.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2.88 pounds
  • Page Count: 128

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