Brooklyn's Sweet Ruin: Relics and Stories of the Domino Sugar Refinery by Paul R

Description: Brooklyn's Sweet Ruin by Paul Raphaelson Brooklyns Domino Sugar Refinery, once the largest in the world, shut down in 2004 after a long struggle. Most New Yorkers know it only as an icon on the landscape, multiplied on T-shirts and skateboard graphics. Paul Raphaelson, known internationally for his formally intricate urban landscape photographs, was given access to every square foot of the refinery weeks before its demolition. Raphaelson spent weeks speaking with former Domino workers to hear first-hand the refinerys more personal stories. He also assembled a world-class team of contributors: Pulitzer Prize–winning photography editor Stella Kramer, architectural historian Matthew Postal, and art director Christopher Truch. The result is a beautiful, complex, thrilling mashup of art, document, industrial history, and Brooklyn visual culture. Strap on your hard hat and headlamp, and wander inside for a closer look. AUTHOR: Paul Raphaelson is an artist and writer living in Brooklyn, New York. His photographs have been collected and shown internationally. SELLING POINTS: . Art photographs and history of the recently demolished Brooklyn Domino Sugar Refinery . Includes an essay on contemporary ruins, stories from Domino workers, and historical essays and pictures . The last photos made before its 2014 demolition 138 colour images FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Paul Raphaelson is an artist and writer living in Brooklyn, New York. His photographs have been collected and shown internationally. paulraphaelson.com Long Description Brooklyns Domino Sugar Refinery, once the largest in the world, shut down in 2004 after a long struggle. Most New Yorkers know it only as an icon on the landscape, multiplied on T-shirts and skateboard graphics. Paul Raphaelson, known internationally for his formally intricate urban landscape photographs, was given access to every square foot of the refinery weeks before its demolition. Raphaelson spent weeks speaking with former Domino workers to hear first-hand the refinerys more personal stories. He also assembled a world-class team of contributors: Pulitzer Prize-winning photography editor Stella Kramer, architectural historian Matthew Postal, and art director Christopher Truch. The result is a beautiful, complex, thrilling mashup of art, document, industrial history, and Brooklyn visual culture. Strap on your hard hat and headlamp, and wander inside for a closer look. Feature Art photographs and history of the recently demolished Brooklyn Domino Sugar Refinery Includes an essay on contemporary ruins, stories from Domino workers, and historical essays and pictures The last photos made before its 2014 demolition Description for Sales People Art photographs and history of the recently demolished Brooklyn Domino Sugar Refinery Includes an essay on contemporary ruins, stories from Domino workers, and historical essays and pictures The last photos made before its 2014 demolition Description for Bookstore Art photographs and history of the recently demolished Brooklyn Domino Sugar Refinery Includes an essay on contemporary ruins, stories from Domino workers, and historical essays and pictures The last photos made before its 2014 demolition Details ISBN0764354124 Author Paul Raphaelson Pages 128 Publisher Schiffer Publishing Ltd Year 2017 ISBN-10 0764354124 ISBN-13 9780764354120 Format Hardcover Imprint Schiffer Publishing Ltd Subtitle Relics and Stories of the Domino Sugar Refinery Place of Publication Atglen Country of Publication United States Language English DEWEY 779/.4 Publication Date 2017-10-28 AU Release Date 2017-10-28 NZ Release Date 2017-10-28 US Release Date 2017-10-28 UK Release Date 2017-10-28 Audience General Illustrations 138 color images We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:135669650;

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