Atomic Island
Atomic Island
‘Atomic Island’ is quiet. The still atmosphere of the abandoned Island of Adak is portrayed by Ben Huff in mostly blues, greys, and whites. In this photo-publication, “archival and contemporary pictures weave together a complex story of our westernmost front against communism, and the people who live among the remnants of our past military ambitions”.The content is managed in such a way to completely separate the location and portraits of people, giving them distinct sections in the book. The imagery of the island wraps around the shorter-cut section of its inhabitants.
The tactility of the book itself ties nicely together with the atmosphere provided on its pages, reflecting the quietness and bleakness of the space.
Over vast pages, everything seems especially deserted. Specific attention here also goes to the end page, pamphlet insert, and tight, tight margins.
- Kunstenaar
- Ben Huff
- Serie
- No
- Oplage
- 1000
- Omvang
- 160 + insert
- Prijs
- € 40
- ISBN
- 978-90-831658-2-0
- Uitgever / Opdrachtgever
- Fw:Books
- Ontwerper(s)
- Hans Gremmen (Amsterdam)
- Drukkerij
- Wilco Art Books
- Lithograaf
- Hans Gremmen met Mariska Bijl
- Boekbinderij
- Wilco
- Bindwijze
- hardcover met minimale oversteek
- Lettertype
- Jungka
‘Atomic Island’ is quiet. The still atmosphere of the abandoned Island of Adak is portrayed by Ben Huff in mostly blues, greys, and whites. In this photo-publication, “archival and contemporary pictures weave together a complex story of our westernmost front against communism, and the people who live among the remnants of our past military ambitions”.The content is managed in such a way to completely separate the location and portraits of people, giving them distinct sections in the book. The imagery of the island wraps around the shorter-cut section of its inhabitants.
The tactility of the book itself ties nicely together with the atmosphere provided on its pages, reflecting the quietness and bleakness of the space.
Over vast pages, everything seems especially deserted. Specific attention here also goes to the end page, pamphlet insert, and tight, tight margins.
- Kunstenaar
- Ben Huff
- Serie
- No
- Oplage
- 1000
- Omvang
- 160 + insert
- Prijs
- € 40
- ISBN
- 978-90-831658-2-0
- Uitgever / Opdrachtgever
- Fw:Books
- Ontwerper(s)
- Hans Gremmen (Amsterdam)
- Drukkerij
- Wilco Art Books
- Lithograaf
- Hans Gremmen met Mariska Bijl
- Boekbinderij
- Wilco
- Bindwijze
- hardcover met minimale oversteek
- Lettertype
- Jungka