Anastasia Samoylova: Atlantic Coast

Retracing history. Revealing change. Reimagining the American dream. Seventy years after legendary photographer Berenice Abbott set out to capture life along US Route 1, acclaimed artist Anastasia Samoylova embarks on a powerful new journey — following the same path from Maine to Key West to reveal what has endured, what has vanished, and what America has become.

In Anastasia Samoylova: Atlantic Coast, the celebrated Miami-based photographer turns her lens on the evolving story of the Eastern Seaboard — where industry meets wilderness, nostalgia collides with progress, and beauty persists amid decay. Through luminous color and striking black-and-white images, Samoylova captures a nation shaped by expansion, displacement, and resilience, echoing Abbott’s poetic vision while offering a distinctly modern perspective.

This stunning volume is both a visual road trip and a meditation on change — charting the landscapes, towns, and communities transformed by the relentless advance of time and commerce. Essays by Aruna D’Souza and Lauren Richman provide rich context and critical insight, framing Samoylova’s work within the broader legacy of American documentary photography.

Samoylova, known for her internationally exhibited series FloodZone, Floridas, and Image Cities, once again delivers an extraordinary blend of environmental awareness and visual lyricism — a poignant reflection on what we build, what we lose, and what we carry forward. A must-have for lovers of photography, American history, and the open road. From Fort Kent to Key West, a photographic odyssey through the heart of America’s shifting shoreline.

Details

• Hardback
• 144 pages with 91 illustrations
• Dimension: 9.37in x 11in x 0.62in