Utah: Then & Now

About this book

When paired with the historic images of 19th- and 20th-century photographers the modern-day images of Utah photographer Tom Till reveal the changes that have shaped Utahs landscape during the past 100-plus years. To illustrate these sometimes drastic sometimes subtle differences Tom searched the state to locate the exact same spots from which to rephotograph the scenes captured by his predecessors. The results of this project evoke both hope and despair enlightenment and discouragement. We see parts of Utah that have persevered97the red rock canyons of Arches National Park and the towering spires of Canyonlands National Park97alongside images of sprawl and development. Utah: Then & Now not only illuminates Utahs past but also provides food for thought about its direction in the future.