The buildings and dirt streets may remain, but the character and soul of the place change entirely. In blackandwhite images, the book captures stephan s life as a tennis fan, traveling to tennis tournaments, captivated by anything at all relating to the sport. Ghost town by stephan wurth, 9788862081856, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Description since moving to california from his native germany, photographer stephan w rth has been fascinated with the mythical vistas of the american west and the isolation and freedom of vast desert expanses. Blume has also collaborated on a variety of book projects with acclaimed photographers, including vogue contributors claiborne swanson frank american beauty, 2011, and young hollywood, 2014 and stephan wurth ghost town, 2011.
When amber, drew, and trevor are invited to a paranormal conference in the most haunted town in america, they confront a murderous ghost called the dark lady and her human servant. Stephan wurth ghost town the eye of photography magazine. Stephan wurth provides us exquisite photography, not only of the models, but also of the american desert. These photographs narrate the tale of three women as they journey through nevada, where they soon find themselves stranded with a brokendown car on the side of a desolate road. Since moving to california from his native germany, photographer stephan wurth has been fascinated with the mythical vistas of the american west and the isolation and freedom of vast desert expanses. In blackandwhite images, the book captures stephans life as a tennis fan, traveling to tennis tournaments, captivated by anything at all relating to the sport. Stephan wurth was born in munich, and grew up in california, texas, and germany. Review of stephan wurths ghost town projectbook michael.
The book also features an epilogue by fashion and culture critic lesley m. Vacation in the old west in a real live ghost town. Ghost town by stephan wurth 2011, hardcover for sale online. Ghost town, a book by photographer stephan wurth will be available this fall. Ghost town collectors edition stephan wurth 978 88 6208. From the stars of the syfy networks popular show ghost hunters, the second novel in a new spinetingling supernatural series. Daniela lopez osorio by stephan wurth amazing summer vibes coming from this super fresh series done by photographer stephan wurth starring colombian beauty daniela lopez osorio. With tales of greed and gold, pictures of dustblown ruins in the coyote country, and specters drifting out of shaft heads, the author brings back that other life in the ageless west. A followup to his other celebrated titles with damiani, ghost town2011 and. Stephan shot this book over seven days on blackandwhite kodak trix film, the images were scanned for the book from 16 x 20 inch hand developed prints and never retouched. The photographs has been printed in 2011 in a limited edition of 50 copies plus 3 artist proof.
Ghost town is the result of stephan s lifelong fascination with the american west. Ghost towns are listed by state and include short biographies, pictures of the ghost towns, and other detailed ghost town information. An abandoned western gold rush town sets the stage for a photographic fantasy of three beautiful young women. I would love to read something that the photographer wrote about his concept for this story. Wurth later attended business school in germany and worked for his family business, yet photography remained his main passion. Download pdf stephan wurth free online new books in. Stephan wurth, stephan wurth lesley blume shop online for. Ghost town book since moving to california from his native germany, photographer stephan wurth has been fascinated with the mythical vistas of the american west and the isolation and freedom of vast desert expanses. Since moving to the united states from his native germany, he has been fascinated with the subliminal landscape of the american west and the isolation and freedom of infinite desert horizons.
In photography tags ghost town photos, hauser and hauser, hauser and hauser online gallery, stephen wurth. Wurth culminates this geographical romance with the new series ghost town. Comprised of gelatin silver prints on beautiful czech paper, the book captures. Wurth is currently working on personal projects with his new book tennis fan released in 2019. Shot over seven days on blackandwhite kodak trix film, the images were scanned for the book from 16 x 20 inch handdeveloped prints and never retouched. In photography tags damiani editore, ghost town, girls in the desert, girls outlaws, girls with guns, stephan wurth, stephan wurth ghost town, stephen wurth. Since moving to the united states from his native germany, photographer stephan wurth has been fascinated with the mythical vistas of the american west and the isolation and freedom of vast desert expanses. When their car breaks down outside of a deserted western town. These photographs narrate the tale of three women as they journey. Ghost town is the result of stephan wurth s lifelong fascination with the american west. This collectors edition includes the book ghost town and this print signed and numbered by stephan wurth.
Stephan wurth ghost town is the result of stephans lifelong fascination with. Ghost town stephan wurth 9788862081856 damiani editore. W rth culminates this geographical romance with the new series ghost town. Since moving to the united states from his native germany, photographer stephan wurth has been fascinated with the subliminal landscape of the american west and the isolation and freedom of infinite desert horizons. Wurth culminates this geographical romance with the series ghost town. Now, wurth culminates this geo graphical romance with the new book ghost town. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. Kodak trix film, the images were scanned for the book. Oct 31, 2011 since moving to california from his native germany, photographer stephan wurth has been fascinated with the mythical vistas of the american west and the isolation and freedom of vast desert expanses. Ghost town deadly white frozen in the silence of the winter night ghost town heaven knows what becomes of people when the wild wind blows i stopped the car and took a frantic look around me thats when the engine died that sinking feeling of despair will always hound me no matter how i tried the wretched motor still refused to ignite a sence of. Comprised of gelatin silver prints on beautiful czech paper, the book captures stephan s life as a tennis fan, traveling to tournaments, practicing on new courts, and being captivated by everything tennis.
Buy ghost town by stephan wurth from waterstones today. Ghost town by stephan wurth hardback, 2011 for sale. Germanborn photographer, stephan wurth, has, like so many artists and photographers, been fascinated with the mythical vistas of the american west and the isolation and freedom of vast desert expanses. This limited edition is bound in genuine leather and is housed in a linen cloth box. In 2011, stephan released his first book ghost town published by damiani and later published his second title ikinga also with damiani. Buy ghost town book online at low prices in india ghost. A departure from his previous damiani monographs ikinga 2016 and ghost town 2011, tennis fan chronicles wurths passionate, near spiritual love of the sport. Since moving to the united states from his native germany, photographer stephan wurth has been fascinated with. This collectors edition includes the book ghost town and is print signed and numbered by stephan wurth. Alone in the west tennis fan ghost town ikinga biscayne blvd. In 2011, stephan released his first book ghost town published by damiani. An abandoned western gold rush town sets the stage for a. Jan 28, 2015 what happens next is the story that unfolds in ghost town. Ghost town is a project in book form that places three bodacious models.
Stephan wurth has taken his ardent personal love of the sport and transformed it into tennis fan, a collection of black and white. Ghost town by jason hawes meet your next favorite book. Ghost town is the result of stephan wurths lifelong fascination with the american west. Prepared by the wests most traveled spook hunter, this is an accurate guide to over 400 ghost towns in the western u. Beautifully shot story about three women on the road. For young readers, blume has authored four critically acclaimed novels, all published by knopf. I highly recommend lovers of photography to purchase ghost town. Stephan wurth photography monographs and exhibition catalogs. If it is abandoned by all or most of its inhabitants, a settlement becomes a ghost town. These photographs narrate the tale of three women as they journey through nevada, where they soon find themselves. In the summer of 1925, earnest hemingway and a clique of raucous companions traveled to pamplona, spain, for the town s infamous running of the bulls.
The photograph has been printed in 2011 in a limited edition of 50 copies plus 3 artist proof. The book ghost town published by damiani also features an epilogue by fashion and culture critic lesley m. May 25, 2011 ghost town, a book by photographer stephan wurth will be available this fall, published by damiani editore. Buy ghost town book online at best prices in india on. Captivated by the isolation and freedom of vast desert expanses, wurth has repeatedly been drawn to their mythical landscapes since he moved to california from his hometown of munich, germany, at the age of 7.
And so it was with mining camps, lumber camps, and cowboy towns scattered across america, particularly in. Naked in a ghost town the eye of photography magazine. Then, over the next six weeks, he channeled that trips maelstrom of drunken brawls, sexual rivalry, midnight betrayals, and midday hangovers into his groundbreaking novel the sun also rises. Im not in this universe my bodys stuck in reverse my lungs are always short of breath you see these tracks, you know the rest my face is scuffed, my eyes are black. Also included is a comprehensive listing of ghost town books and other historical interests in each state. Howdy yall lets start this newsletter out with a special announcement.
Stephan wurth is a photographer originally from germany who grew up between munich, texas and california. See more ideas about wild and free, photography and alex white. Since moving to the united states from his native germany photographer stephan wurth has been fascinated with the mythical vistas of the american west and the isolation and freedom of vast desert expanses. Wurth currently resides in new york citys west village with his wife, vanessa. He discovered photography at age fourteen during a family vacation in spain. Shot over seven days on blackandwhite kodak trix film, the images were scanned for the book from 16 x 20 inch gelatin silver prints and never retouched. Since moving to california from his native germany, photographer stephan. So good if you like to check out more of his work have a look at his website here. Ghost towns of the american west by raymond bial nook book. Please select your size first size sizing and fabric note product.