In “Niagara,” Alec Soth turns his 8×10 camera to the iconic waterfalls, focusing not on the natural wonder but on the human desire and disappointment surrounding it. The book is a lyrical portrayal of modern love, featuring portraits of newlyweds and naked lovers alongside the gritty reality of motels and pawn shops. A key feature of this edition is the inclusion of found love letters, which serve as a textual counterpoint to Soth’s meticulously composed large-format photographs. The faux-leather cover is embossed with a poignant message found in one of the letters, grounding the project in raw, everyday emotion.
