The photobook American Power presents a visual exploration of America’s industrial landscape and energy infrastructure. Mitch Epstein’s images capture sites associated with power generation, oil, and industry, offering a critical lens on the environmental and economic forces shaping the country.

The photographs employ a documentary style that balances clarity and complexity, revealing details in the machines, architecture, and surrounding environments. The work invites reflection on themes of consumption, sustainability, and the human imprint on natural resources.

Published in 2009 by Steidl, the book spans 144 pages, providing a focused yet expansive survey of these subjects through Epstein’s considered visual approach.