{"title":"Chris Corson-Scott","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the captivating world of Chris Corson-Scott, a distinguished author whose work delves into the intricate tapestry of \u003ci\u003eArts \u0026amp; Culture\u003c\/i\u003e. Known for his thoughtful exploration of landscapes and urban environments, Corson-Scott's books offer readers an evocative journey through scenes often overlooked. His distinctive work, \u003ci\u003eThe Afterglow of Industry\u003c\/i\u003e, stands as a testament to his ability to capture the essence of post-industrial environments, inviting readers to reflect on the transformations within these spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith a keen eye for detail and a profound understanding of cultural shifts, his narratives are both visually striking and intellectually engaging. An excellent choice for anyone fascinated by the interplay between nature and urbanisation, Chris Corson-Scott's collection presents a fresh perspective on the evolving world around us. Whether you are an aficionado of visual storytelling or simply looking to expand your understanding of modern landscapes, these books provide a unique window into the beauty and complexity of contemporary life.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-afterglow-of-industry-by-chris-corson-scott-9781954119451","title":"The Afterglow of Industry","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Afterglow of Industry\u003c\/i\u003e brings together photographs from a ten-year project in which artist Chris Corson-Scott repeatedly travelled the extent of Aotearoa New Zealand, seeking out unknown or remote sites that illuminate our dysfunctional present. Following this, several years were spent researching and writing on each of the 79 photographs featured in this book. In these texts, colonial and industrial histories weave in and out of geology, pre-European Māori history, outside forces from the United States and Europe, and contemporary issues like privatisation, asset sales, the New Zealand housing crisis, and the country's rebranding as a 'clean \u0026amp; green' tourist destination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSimilar to the collapse of America's industrial Midwest, New Zealand has also experienced the whiplash of industry vanishing. Here though, this has been complicated by much of this industry first emerging in conjunction with European colonisation. Corson-Scott's work focuses on these tensions, particularly in Te Waipounamu South Island, where the regions of the West Coast and Otago see industrial remnants contrasted with vast and complex landscapes. From these areas come images of freezing works on sacred rivers, contested mining projects, dwellings of 19th-century Chinese miners, gold processing plants still contaminated more than a century later, floods of acid mine drainage, and the demolition of factories which once built the country's modern infrastructure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eElsewhere, on a remote sandspit is one of history's largest whale strandings, industrial spaces are repurposed by artists, controversial hydroelectric schemes divert rivers, ancient forest remnants become tourism, and city fringe orchards are bulldozed for development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46735622406380,"sku":"9781954119451","price":99.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/20661943482883.jpg?v=1755257792"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/chris-corson-scott.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}