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"That could be the title of this disturbingly addictive book. Think of it as a coffee table book without the pretty pictures. Forbidden Places - An unusual exploration of a forgotten heritage, is the result of 10 years of work during which Sylvain Margaine travelled the world in search of abandoned and forgotten places. It is an exceptional photographic report [...]"
--Sally Hammond
--Sally Hammond
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Head off to explore the filming location of 12 Monkeys, Michael Jackson's hometown turned ghost town, Berlin's 1936 Olympic Village, deconsecrated churches, forgotten castles, deserted train stations, prisons and mental asylums, a cemetery of rusted locomotives, abandoned steel factories, phantom metro stations, and more.
For 10 years, Sylvain Margaine has travelled the world in search of these forbidden and forgotten places.
For 10 years, Sylvain Margaine has travelled the world in search of these forbidden and forgotten places.
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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
As an explorer myself, I've wanted a look at this book for quite a long time.
The final product isn't quite as good as I'd hoped in terms of photographic quality, but still very much worth a look through, especially considering it's so cheap. Many sites I'd never heard of as well as those that I had, which was a pleasant surprise. Such a shame a lot of them no longer exist.
The only real downside to the book is the terrible text written alongside the photographs for each site. Poetic nonsense instead of actual information seems like an obviously poor choice for a book about urban exploration, but that's what we're given. Very little factual information is given, which is very disappointing.
One final point. Considering that many sites only contain 4 or 5 pictures each, the number of blank pages within this book is completely inexcusable. There's one after almost every different location.
Thankfully, the locations themselves mostly make up for the book's shortcomings.
For an alternative, I would strongly recommend Abandoned Places 2, by Henk van Rensbergen http://www.amazon.co.uk/Abandoned-Places-Henk-van-Rensbergen/dp/9020990837/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1302799471&sr=1-1
The final product isn't quite as good as I'd hoped in terms of photographic quality, but still very much worth a look through, especially considering it's so cheap. Many sites I'd never heard of as well as those that I had, which was a pleasant surprise. Such a shame a lot of them no longer exist.
The only real downside to the book is the terrible text written alongside the photographs for each site. Poetic nonsense instead of actual information seems like an obviously poor choice for a book about urban exploration, but that's what we're given. Very little factual information is given, which is very disappointing.
One final point. Considering that many sites only contain 4 or 5 pictures each, the number of blank pages within this book is completely inexcusable. There's one after almost every different location.
Thankfully, the locations themselves mostly make up for the book's shortcomings.
For an alternative, I would strongly recommend Abandoned Places 2, by Henk van Rensbergen http://www.amazon.co.uk/Abandoned-Places-Henk-van-Rensbergen/dp/9020990837/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1302799471&sr=1-1
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book contains photographs of abandoned buildings across Europe and in America, but mostly in Europe, with a bit of a thing for Belgium. What sets this one apart from the growing pile of books of derelict theatres and crumbling hospitals is the standard of the photography. Often these books contain photographs that one might politely call a straight record, but Mr Margaine knows his craft. The text tends to let the side down, though, with it's tendency to cringe-making 'poetry' but sometimes, though rarely, contains actual information. It's the superb photography that I'd strongly recommend you get this book for. Expertly composed with tastefully muted colours, but by no means monochrome, they make you want to get your camera out and get trespassing.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I bought this book as my original first choice was out of stock. The book contains some truly gorgeous photos that you have to keep going back to as you have missed something the first time round.
It also captures some derelict buildings that are no longer standing and makes you realise the heritage in various countries that just seems to go to ruin. The thought that there are buildings like the ones shown in this book that have just been left to decay is astonishing.
My particular favourite is Chez Madame La Barone, Channel Islands.
Sylvain Margaine has done a 5 star job with this book and I for one love it.
As any Urban Explorer will tell you - Take only pictures, leave only footprints.
It also captures some derelict buildings that are no longer standing and makes you realise the heritage in various countries that just seems to go to ruin. The thought that there are buildings like the ones shown in this book that have just been left to decay is astonishing.
My particular favourite is Chez Madame La Barone, Channel Islands.
Sylvain Margaine has done a 5 star job with this book and I for one love it.
As any Urban Explorer will tell you - Take only pictures, leave only footprints.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
Forbidden Places
Did not like this book at all, There are not many places in the book , very little information on the places and half the pictures are of no interest at all. Read more
Published 1 month ago by MR D H Smith
Disappointing
Very disappointed with the book, to be honest. Expected mucho more. Photographs are not up to the standards I expected, and literature pretends too much... Read more
Published 11 months ago by aupathletic
Its okay!
Not quite what I expected, lots of pictures from around europe of places I have never heard of. Good quality photographs though. Looked at only once!
Published 13 months ago by geezer257
Slightly misleading title
The titel of this book leads some people to presume that it means exploring the abandoned heritage of Britain, whereas it covers several countries, both in Europe and America,... Read more
Published 15 months ago by militaryman-al-her-c
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The book was purchased as a present and was much appreciated.
Prompt delivery & well packaged. Many Thanks!
Prompt delivery & well packaged. Many Thanks!
Published 16 months ago by Stephen
very well done!
Wow, what a book. Magical places, incredible photos, wonderful setup.
One advice, go for it, the ideal xmas present!
One advice, go for it, the ideal xmas present!
Published 19 months ago by Ann-charlotte Baudry
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