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Beauty in decay II : urbex

by RomanyWG, Polly Chillery

This photographic collection explores the global phenomenon of urban exploration, capturing the decaying beauty of abandoned industrial complexes, disused asylums, palaces, and monasteries.

Accession 15254 ISBN 9781908211101 Publisher Carpet Bombing Culture
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