Structures of Utility

This slightly oversize (11.25x11.25<">) book is filled with a remarkable collection of superb b&w photos of utilitarian structures, now empty and unused, in the wide rural expanses of the Central Valley in California. Wilson, an architect, used a wide-format camera to create portraits of buildings such as grain elevators, tank houses, and stamp mills used in mining. The photos are presented in full-page and two-page format. The text consists of occasional short descriptions of the photos and critical commentary on the disappearance of the small farmer and business owner. Annotation (c) Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)