{"title":"Seph Lawless","description":"\u003cp\u003eSeph Lawless offers a haunting glimpse into the forgotten and forsaken corners of urban America. Through striking photography and evocative narratives, his work captures the eerie beauty of abandoned malls, decaying structures, and the remnants of once-thriving communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders drawn to \u003cem\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/em\u003e will find Lawless's books a compelling exploration of change, loss, and resilience in the modern landscape. His vivid imagery invites reflection on the passage of time and the stories etched within urban ruins.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"abandoned-malls-of-america-by-seph-lawless-9781631585234","title":"Abandoned Malls of America","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhotography has been featured on \u003ci\u003eCNN\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Today Show\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eBusiness Insider\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens when the symbol of commerce crumbles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis collection of nearly two hundred stunning yet melancholic photos captures the decline of one of the biggest symbols of American consumerism—the shopping mall. Seph Lawless, whom \u003ci\u003eHuffington Post\u003c\/i\u003e refers to as the \"master of the abandoned,\" details the dilapidated state of these buildings that were once thriving with people and merchandise, now left to rot and be overrun with plant and animal life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eAbandoned Malls of America\u003c\/i\u003e, Lawless showcases haunting images of shopping malls from all across America, from his hometown of Cleveland, OH in the Midwest to Birmingham, AL in the South and all the way to Los Angeles, CA on the West Coast. Alongside these beautiful images are first-hand accounts from people who grew up going to these malls, reminiscing on the dually wistful and fond memories of their once-favourite local hangouts. These essays include anecdotes from actress Yvette Nicole Brown (\u003ci\u003eDrake and Josh\u003c\/i\u003e; \u003ci\u003eCommunity\u003c\/i\u003e; etc.), actor Justin Kucsulain (\u003ci\u003eThe Walking Dead\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003ci\u003eNew Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e investigative journalist Ronan Farrow, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this follow-up to his previous book, \u003ci\u003eAbandoned\u003c\/i\u003e, \"artivist\" Seph Lawless continues his journey photo-documenting the America left behind in the throes of economic instability and overall decline. \u003ci\u003eAbandoned Malls of America\u003c\/i\u003e is a perfect read for those interested in photography, architecture, or just longing for a little bit of nostalgia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMalls included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRandall Park Mall (North Randall, OH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEuclid Square Mall (Euclid, OH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRolling Acres Mall (Akron, OH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCentury III Mall (Pittsburgh, PA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCharlestown Mall (St. Charles, IL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eColumbia Colonnade (Formerly \"Columbia Mall\") (Buckhorn, PA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFiesta Mall (Mesa, AZ)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHampton Towne Centre (Formerly \"Hampton Square Mall\") (Essexville, MI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHawthorne Plaza Mall (Los Angeles, CA)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSkyview on the Ridge (Formerly \"Irondequoit Mall\" and \"Medley Centre\") (Irondequoit, NY)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eJamestown Mall (Florissant, MO)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLenoir Mall (Lenoir, NC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLincoln Mall (Matteson, IL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCanton Centre Mall (Formerly \"Mellett Mall\") (Canton, OH)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMetro North Mall (Kansas City, MO)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMetcalf South Mall (Overland Park, KS)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNorthridge Mall (Milwaukee, WI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOwings Mills Mall (Baltimore, MD)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCentury Plaza Mall (Birmingham, AL)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCincinnati Mills, Pittsburgh Mills, and St. Louis Mills Malls (Various Locations)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette Aotearoa New Zealand","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47460067475692,"sku":"9781631585234","price":74.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781631585234-abandoned-malls-of-america.jpg?v=1774943385"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/seph-lawless.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}