SymApr 16, 2023
Abandoned America
I hate peddling my own wares but I'm a stubborn fool who decided to make my career in the arts because I probably wasn't good for much else. Unfortunately, this makes wares-peddling kind of unavoidable. So, if you like abandoned places, I have signed copies of my first book, "Abandoned America: The Age of Consequences" on sale with a free 5x7 print. There are 30-odd chapters of photos of some of my favorite abandoned places in it, so, idk, if that's your thing here you go
https://www.dismantlingthedream.com/product-page/signed-copy-of-abandoned-america-the-age-of-consequences
Apr 16, 2023 at 12:04amMastodon for Android
Show threadCarl MalamudApr 16, 2023
@AbandonedAmerica done.
Show threadAbandoned AmericaApr 16, 2023
@carlmalamud thank you! I hope you enjoy it ❤️
Show threadBrandonApr 16, 2023
@AbandonedAmerica anything specific to StL in your book?
Show threadAbandoned AmericaApr 16, 2023
@Brandon nope. I did have a photo of the Majestic Theater in East StL in the second book but that one's out of print so no luck I'm afraid
Show threadBrandonApr 16, 2023
@AbandonedAmerica no problem, appreciate the response.
Show threadAbandoned AmericaApr 16, 2023
@Brandon unfortunately I spent very little time in StL. Maybe if we survive this year financially I can finally do that cross country road trip and pick up some more spots
Show threadTom BohnApr 16, 2023
@AbandonedAmerica just ordered! Looks great!
Show threadAbandoned AmericaApr 16, 2023
@TheTomBohn thank you! Hope you like it 😊😊
Show threadLiz Field 🏳️‍⚧️ She/TheyApr 16, 2023
@AbandonedAmerica saving to buy when I can. I’m absolutely fascinated by abandoned places.
Show threadAbandoned AmericaApr 16, 2023
@lizlovesmusic thanks! And speaking as a financially challenged person, I bet you could get it through interlibrary loans if you wanted. I worked hard to get copies in libraries 😊
Show threadLiz Field 🏳️‍⚧️ She/TheyApr 16, 2023
@AbandonedAmerica that’s great! I do love to support artists when I can & this is something I’d love to have. I also love photography:)
Show threadAbandoned AmericaApr 16, 2023
@lizlovesmusic thanks so much! I appreciate it 🥰
Show threadMatt BlazeApr 16, 2023
@AbandonedAmerica Ooooh. Ordered.
Show threadAbandoned AmericaApr 16, 2023
@mattblaze aw, thank you! I hope you enjoy it 🥰
Show threadAbandoned AmericaApr 16, 2023
@mattblaze oh, hey, hopefully you'll like the Bell labs chapter
Show threadMrs RavenApr 16, 2023

@AbandonedAmerica

Ordered. I love your posts, so it's a natural.

Show threadAbandoned AmericaApr 16, 2023
@cassandracorvid thanks so much! It has a lot of places I really love in it 😊
Show threadVictoriaApr 16, 2023
@AbandonedAmerica
Done! Hope you sell enough.
Show threadAbandoned AmericaApr 16, 2023
@runkleva thanks! Unfortunately no number will ever be enough where we're at but each sale still helps 😊
Show threadVictoriaApr 16, 2023
@AbandonedAmerica
I know nothing about art. But one thing people are seeing in my world, public sector, are dying malls. But not quite dead. I have traveled the US and am shocked at the number of them. Maybe this is already 8n your book. But someone sho7ld be documenting this weird period in our history. What a waste of resources.
Show threadAbandoned AmericaApr 16, 2023
@runkleva I have many more abandoned malls on the horizon on my website!
Show threadAlan Langford 🇨🇦🧤🧊摏Apr 16, 2023
@AbandonedAmerica hashtags, man. Hashtags.
Show threadhaliphax 👾Apr 16, 2023
@AbandonedAmerica Ordered. Can't wait!
Show threadAbandoned AmericaApr 16, 2023
@haliphax Thank you! Hope you like it 😊
Show threadRemedy SocialApr 16, 2023
@AbandonedAmerica Gorgeous work! I’ve bookmarked the book order form. I love exploring urban decay. It’s the only form of time travel that’s accessible.
Show threadAbandoned AmericaApr 16, 2023
@remedysocial thank you - and I agree. Abandoned buildings are a locus point for the past, present, and quite possibly the future also
Show threadTransitBikerApr 16, 2023
@AbandonedAmerica peddle away! ❤️
Show threadAbandoned AmericaApr 16, 2023
@TransitBiker
Show threadKee HinckleyApr 16, 2023
@AbandonedAmerica Ordered!
Show threadAbandoned AmericaApr 16, 2023
@nazgul thank you 🥰
Show threadC.S.StrowbridgeApr 16, 2023

@AbandonedAmerica "I hate peddling my own wares..."

NEVER feel ashamed at promoting yourself. Anyone who complains about you being proud of your work is toxic and you should just block them.

Show threadAbandoned AmericaApr 16, 2023
@csstrowbridge you know, honestly people here are pretty great about it, I think a lot of my worries in that regard are probably me projecting the fact that it bothers me that I have to do it 😬
Show threadDeusApr 16, 2023

Similar to how ‘Humans of NY’ had ‘Humans of Mumbai’ etc, I see copies of your project spawning around the world, which would actually be a good thing.

Good luck on your sales. It’d be certainly a conversation starter when found in someone’s book shelf 🙂

Show threadAral BalkanApr 16, 2023

@AbandonedAmerica Please peddle your own wares. The fediverse is better for having independent artists like you on it.

💕

Show threadAbandoned AmericaApr 16, 2023
@aral Thanks so much Aral! 🥰
Show threadAdam ♿Apr 16, 2023

@AbandonedAmerica via Booktopia in Australia: Sorry, the book that you are looking for is not available right now.

PS: I'd love to buy an eBook as I really don't need more physical stuff. Happy to support your work for sure.

Show threadAbandoned AmericaApr 16, 2023

@voltagex thanks Adam! It appears to be in stock when I checked, there are a lot of other books that sort of cribbed the name format that are unassociated unfortunately so maybe you were looking at one of them.

While I can't promise it with this book I am looking into ebooks and hopefully will be doing something with that in the near future, at least for my second book. https://www.booktopia.com.au/abandoned-america-christopher-matthew/book/9782361950941.html

Show threadPJ "Vote Green" CoffeyApr 16, 2023

@AbandonedAmerica

So let's see... if I've understood your post correctly then people who like any of the following would enjoy your book?

#Abandoned #AbandondedAmerica #UrbanExploration #UrbEx #UrbExer #PhotoJournal #CoffeeTableBook #AbandonedPlaces #DismantlingTheDream

I haven't found any @a.gup.pe groups but I kind of think you and @abandonedberlin would vibe too (apologies if misstagged!)

Show threadAbandoned BerlinApr 16, 2023
@Homebrewandhacking @AbandonedAmerica I think this tag was appropriate :)
Show threadAbandoned AmericaApr 16, 2023
@Homebrewandhacking @abandonedberlin thanks so much PJ 😊
Show threadThePsyOfLifeApr 16, 2023

@AbandonedAmerica
Self-promotion does not come naturally to most of us. It's tough. I'm glad you're doing it, though.

All the best on the sales.

Show threadAbandoned AmericaApr 16, 2023
@ThePsyOfLife thank you! They went so well I am honestly a bit shocked tbh
Show threadThePsyOfLifeApr 17, 2023
@AbandonedAmerica
Congratulations! That is great news. I'm so happy.
Show threadAbandoned AmericaApr 17, 2023
@ThePsyOfLife it definitely was a nice surprise. My phone was buzzing with order notifications all day
Show threadMatt StineApr 16, 2023
@AbandonedAmerica @Blort that’s my thing. Purchased. Glad you peddled. ❤️
Show threadAbandoned AmericaApr 16, 2023
@mstine @Blort thanks so much Matt! I hope you enjoy it 😊
Show threadGavin Volure’s Peanut ButterApr 16, 2023
@AbandonedAmerica I have this book and can 100% recommend!
Show threadAbandoned AmericaApr 16, 2023
@iBlame thanks so much! It always means so much to hear when people like it 🥰
Show threadLes capsules du prof LutzApr 16, 2023
@iBlame @AbandonedAmerica I have this book twice (one for a friend) and I recommend it doublement!
Show threadAbandoned AmericaApr 16, 2023
@lutzray @iBlame thank you! It makes me so happy to hear when people enjoy it 🥰
Show threadTodd Thomas Apr 16, 2023
@AbandonedAmerica shipping to Canada possible?
Show threadBill DayApr 16, 2023
@AbandonedAmerica With the possible exception of the landed aristocracy of a bygone era, we all live by peddling our wares one way or another. Distaste for self-promotion is a becoming character trait, but quietly calling attention to the quality of your work does not make you a braggart, a sociopath, a narcissist, or a huckster. You are fortunate because the quality of your work is apparent on its face and promotes itself.
Show threadAbandoned AmericaApr 16, 2023
@billday thanks so much, Bill. This is a great reply as it gives me a lot to think about. I *do* feel like it's bragging, begging, etc, and I so need to re-examine that. I have to be honest, I really appreciate that the community here is so supportive and it's making me look at a few of my unquestioned assumptions about how others perceive things in terms of how I present my work
Show threadWhatTheChelApr 16, 2023
@AbandonedAmerica Just ordered!
Show threadAbandoned AmericaApr 16, 2023
@WhatTheChel thank you! 🥰
Show threadSwagpuss McGApr 16, 2023
@AbandonedAmerica never apologise for your art, the capitalists might have robbed its value but the machines will restore it