This book presents the photographic work of Canadian photographer Philip Jarmain. Since 2010 Jarmain has been documenting the increasingly rapid destruction of Detroit’s early twentieth-century buildings. His emphasis in this work is on the architecture itself of these vanishing edifices: the form and the detail. In Jarmain’s own words: “These are the last large format architectural photographs for many of these structures.” Fine art images depicting the interiors and exteriors of monumental public buildings, comprise the content of this book.

The finished book is case bound in a textured black cloth, and includes a linen wrapped slip cover. The 13.5” x 10.5” book will be 128 pages long. Featuring 50 fine art photographs accompanied by text telling the history of each of these magnificent structures.  The foreward is written by the artist Philip Jarmain. 

This is a book produced for collectors. Only 313 copies are being produced which is a nod to Detroit’s area code and nickname of “The 313” . Each copy of the book will be signed and include an edition number and will also be accompanied by a 12”x9” fine art print on 100% cotton rag archival photo paper.  These fine art prints will also be signed edition prints with a number matching the book.

This book is printed by one of the finest printers in North America; Hemlock Printers which is located in Burnaby BC, Canada.  The books are bound by the boutique bindery Paper Chase Press In Los Angeles.   Every step of the production of this book is being tackled by the finest artisans to ensure this will be a fine art photography book valued by collectors.

This series of images has won international awards and has gained much international press including; Wired Magazine, Daily Mail UK, The Guardian, Huffington Post, San Francisco Chronicle, GQ, Dezeen, Casa Vogue, Monacle, etc.