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Since van Gogh declared of a garbage can, ‘For an artist, it’s a paradise’, waste has0been an object of fascination for a range of artistic fields. This exciting volume by a0leading cultural geographer explores the tradition of photography in addressing the0detritus of modern life. How does waste inform photographic aesthetics and what0does it tell us about changes in society? Richly illustrated with both historical0and contemporary photographic images, Wastescapes is an engaging and original0work on a key aspect of modern life.