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Continuity & Change: The Lure of North American Railroads

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Book Synopsis: Railroads and photography came of age together in the nineteenth century and share a dynamic relationship in the twenty-first. That relationship flows from the traditions of both commercial photography and photojournalism, and it is defined today by the paradox of continuity and change. This landmark publication explores that paradox—and the contemporary nature of the North American railroad—in more than 230 photographs and thirteen essays. They delve into a wide range of topics: railroads and nature, pathways of commerce, passenger railroading, heritage activities, workers, international connections, the allure of continent-crossing networks, and how the passage of time marks both railroads and photography. That last notion is at the heart of this book. Railroads invented standardized time, time came to govern railroads, and photography records moments in time. The nature of visible changes on the railroad is often that of great steps followed by long plateaus, and this nature can imbue the railroad with a false sense of continuity. Yet more changes always come. Photographers portray these changes over time, capturing visual records of the present before it becomes the past. They seek the bold, new innovations as well as the relics of anachronism. Although recent changes to the railroad have made its equipment more homogenous, its landscape more sterile, and its impact more hidden, these photographs show that the modern railroad is still dramatic, bold, diverse, evocative, and utterly vital to the global economy. Drawing from the Center for Railroad Photography & Art's talented community of image-makers and from their own lifelong interests in railroads and the visual arts, editors Alexander Craghead and Scott Lothes present a stunning body of work. It commemorates the Center's 25th anniversary while making a compelling case that the union of railroads and photography is as rich and potent as ever.

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Discover the captivating allure of North American Railroads with our compelling book, "Continuity & Change: The Lure of North American Railroads". Step into the world where railroads and photography intertwine, creating a dynamic relationship that has stood the test of time. With over 230 stunning photographs and thirteen thought-provoking essays, this landmark publication explores the paradox of continuity and change within the modern North American railroad.

Experience the intricate connection between railroads and nature, as well as the pathways of commerce and the enchantment of passenger railroading. Delve into the world of heritage activities and international connections, as we take you on a journey through the continent-crossing networks that shape our global economy.

At the heart of this book lies the concept of time and how it intertwines with both railroads and photography. Railroads revolutionized standardized time, and photography has since captured moments frozen in time. Witness the visible changes that occur on the railroad, from great strides to long plateaus, creating the illusion of uninterrupted continuity. Yet, more changes always come, and photographers are there to document them, bringing the past to life before it fades away.

Though modernization has brought changes to the railroad, making it more homogenous and discreet, these photographs prove that its essence remains dramatic, bold, diverse, and evocative. Immerse yourself in a visual feast created by the talented image-makers from the Center for Railroad Photography & Art, alongside our editors, Alexander Craghead and Scott Lothes. This milestone book not only honors the Center's 25th anniversary but also showcases the enduring power and beauty of the union of railroads and photography.

Don't miss out on this extraordinary journey into the heart of North American Railroads. Experience the captivating images and thought-provoking essays that capture the paradox of continuity and change. Explore the vitality and significance of railroads in the modern world. Order your copy of "Continuity & Change: The Lure of North American Railroads" now! Click here to begin your journey today.

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