Aperture Anastasia Samoylova: Atlantic Coast Photography Book

Explore a profound photographic journey in Anastasia Samoylova: Atlantic Coast, published by Aperture. In this new body of work, the critically acclaimed photographer retraces the historic 1954 path taken by Berenice Abbott along the Eastern Seaboard. This book documents the changing landscape of the American dream, capturing themes of dislocation and loss through a modern lens. Following the route of US Route 1, Samoylova examines the areas once predicted to face seismic changes due to the expansion of the Interstate Highway System. The work spans a vast geographic area, covering the original thirteen colonies from Fort Kent, Maine, all the way down to Key West, Florida. This monograph provides a deep look at the small towns and major cities that define the Atlantic coast, offering a visual connection between historical documentation and contemporary reality. It is an essential addition for collectors of photography monographs and those interested in the evolving American landscape.