Suburbia by Bill Owens

A landmark photography book capturing the rituals and contradictions of American suburban life.

Originally published in 1973, Suburbia emerged from Bill Owens’ work as a newspaper photographer in Livermore, California, where he documented the everyday lives of middle-class families at the height of the postwar housing boom. Through candid, often wry images of domestic interiors, backyard gatherings, and community events, Owens reveals both the aspirations and quiet absurdities embedded in the American Dream.

This “New and Improved” edition, published by Fotofolio in 1999, features revised layouts and additional photographs not included in the original release.

119 pages
Publisher: Fotofolio Inc
Dimensions: 10.5 × 0.75 × 10.5 inches

Preowned in great condition.

Please note: All sales are final. Due to the unique nature of these pieces and our studio move, we’re unable to accept returns or exchanges.

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Suburbia by Bill Owens

A landmark photography book capturing the rituals and contradictions of American suburban life.

Originally published in 1973, Suburbia emerged from Bill Owens’ work as a newspaper photographer in Livermore, California, where he documented the everyday lives of middle-class families at the height of the postwar housing boom. Through candid, often wry images of domestic interiors, backyard gatherings, and community events, Owens reveals both the aspirations and quiet absurdities embedded in the American Dream.

This “New and Improved” edition, published by Fotofolio in 1999, features revised layouts and additional photographs not included in the original release.

119 pages
Publisher: Fotofolio Inc
Dimensions: 10.5 × 0.75 × 10.5 inches

Preowned in great condition.

Please note: All sales are final. Due to the unique nature of these pieces and our studio move, we’re unable to accept returns or exchanges.