DYFFRYN NANTLLE
a landscape of neglect

"Alan Carr's self-published little book looks closely at the remaining evidence (in words and photographs) of the once important slate industry of the Nantlle Valley of North Wales. A useful publication to have at hand when walking or driving through this once highly industrial area."
STEAM RAILWAY MAGAZINE

"This small book will be of interest to anyone who has spent time looking into the North Wales slate industry. Sub-titled 'a photographic journey through the abandoned Nantlle slate quarries' it is a splendid graphic documentation of the years of neglect. The whole collection deftly evokes the mood of the location, complete with ruined buildings, lone cat and dumped motor car. Skillfully designed and printed in small numbers. Don't leave it too late."
FFESTINIOG RAILWAY MAGAZINE

"A portfolio of images taken during 1996, they show the remaining evidence of a once great industry. Accompanied by background explanatory notes, this is a graphic image of a sad area. Unusual and recommended to anyone interested in industrial architecture."
NARROW GAUGE NEWS

"Very intriguing. The distant, objective eyes of journalism are combined with intimately warm, private eyes of poetry."
Hisashi Uemura, Freelance Editor/Journalist - Tokyo


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