Images of Appalachian Coalfields presents a focused visual exploration of Appalachian mining communities through black-and-white photography. The photographs capture the industrial landscape and the human presence within it, revealing the textures of coal mining infrastructure and the environmental impact on the region.

Builder Levy employs a direct, documentary style that highlights contrasts between rugged terrain and the engineered structures that dominate the coalfields. The mood conveys both the resilience and hardship of the people living and working in this environment, without romanticizing or dramatizing their daily reality.

Published in 1989, the 184-page collection remains a valuable record of Appalachian coal mining at a pivotal time, offering insight into the socio-economic and environmental complexities of the coalfields through compelling visual testimony.