Vanishing Steam: A Photographer's Odyssey Around the World

Vanishing Steam: A Photographer's Odyssey Around the World
Author: Eric Langhammer
Publisher: Publisher: Harry N Abrams; ISBN: 0810934825
Description: Hardcover: 160 pages
ISBN: 0810934825

Eric Langhammer has been riding the rails around the world for a quarter-century in search of the last steam engines. Now on the brink of extinction, these magnificent mechanical beasts can still be found at China's Jingpeng Pass and throughout the faded cities of Cuba, as well as in the ancient capitals of Romania and Turkey. To capture the elusive creatures, the photographer has weathered everything from sub-zero temperatures to Cold War political situations. His travels have taken him across the European continent to the arid landscapes of India and Pakistan and to the tropical outposts of the Far East.

In this romantic photoessay with its dramatically lit images, Langhammer documents the twilight days of steam locomotives-as well as his own quixotic quest.

More Info/Buy This Item | Rate/Vote for This Item | Report Broken Link
(Added: 29-Nov-2002) - Hits: 288 Rating: 0 Votes: 0

Prices shown were accurate at the time the product was listed. Our suppliers may occasionally revise product pricing. You will be shown the current price before you place your order. While every effort is made to ensure accuracy and current information, we are not responsible for price changes and/or typographical errors.

RailroadBookstore.Com

Search our railroad books