Project UrbEx

A thrilling photographic adventure through an offbeat selection of the worlds abandoned buildings, captured by one of the videogame industrys most beloved creatives.Fusing urban exploration with her trademark sense of wonder, famed videogame creator Ikumi Nakamura has spent over a decade infiltrating topsecret locations worldwide. Her daring escapades tap into a lost spirit of true adventure, proving that the world is still full of secrets and mystery, just waiting to be revealed. From derelict shipyards and military bases to colossal cooling towers, haunted hotels, and mystical islands, this book is packed with places you thought could only exist in videogames.Urban exploration is a way of life for those who choose it as their passion. The secrets and mysteries that disused places incite can be intoxicating and inspiring. As Nakamura has said, I love breaking boundaries and making people say WOW. As artists, we use our imagination to see the INVISIBLE.With a foreword by videogame designerturnedphotographer Liam Wong, Project UrbEx also features sections of Nakamuras personal travel diaries, printed on pages with a narrower width in a rich Pantone black and illustrated by specially commissioned, exclusive mangabringing her muchloved sense of humor to the forefront of the narrative and displaying her keen interest in exploring many mediums of creativity. 620 color and blackandwhite illustrations