Abell takes up a theme important to the history of art: the photography of places; the photography of nature; the photography of the past; and the photography of ideas. This boxed set of four volumes examines SAM ABELL’s evolution as an artist, with an illustrated essay by Leah Bendavid-Val.

Successive volumes showcase three distinct cultures—the raw aesthetic of Newfoundland; the refinement of Hagi, Japan; and the reptilian character of Northern Australia.