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Nov 6, 2014
Has it really been over a year and a half since my last update on this website ? Time flies, and yes, I have to admit, I'm not updating anymore, at least not here. This website has gotten a nice vintage touch, which I like, so I won't change it, and just leave it collecting dust and becoming to look like the places I photograph ! What has happened in these last months ? First of all : the creation of a new website that focusses more on the photos and less on the stories. That just saves time which I don't seem to find. This on should be up to date... Then, a fourth book has come out : "the photographer's selection". Details below. The first 3 books are sold out, you may find a copy if you look around, but I haven't got any more for sale.
Abandoned places - the photographer's selection - is for sale :
You can order directly from this website. Send me an email stating your name and address and the message you would like me to write in it. I will sign your copy and send it insured with TNT in a protective envelope. Generally USA and worldwide customers will use the paypal system for payment, EU based customers wire transfer from bank account to bank account. Mail me for transfer details, or click the "buy now" button for paypal. |
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Feb 6, 2013
My editor, Lannoo, granted me the huge privilege of choosing "abandoned places" (1) as their first iBook in the art division. So, for all the fans who missed out on the first volume of "abandoned places" (which is no longer available in print, except at ridiculous prices as second hand on the web), the electronic version is available on iTunes for apple devices only. I was involved in the development of this iBook and I must say it looks great. For a reasonable price number 1 is yours :)
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.T H E- " A B A N D O N E D . P L A C E S ..3 " - B O O K
The Abandoned Places 3 - book
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| Prices include shipment | Belgium/Netherlands |
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| Standard | 50 euro |
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| Priority+ insurance | 60 euro |
70 euro |
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You can order directly from this website. Send me an email stating your name and address and the message you would like me to write in it. I will sign your copy and send it insured with TNT in a protective envelope.
Generally USA and worldwide customers will use the paypal system for payment, EU based customers wire transfer from bank account to bank account. Mail me for transfer details, or click the "buy now" button for paypal.
The first comments :
(K. from Belgium) : Was gisteren pas laat thuis en jawel, daar lag -netjes ingepakt- een boek op mij te wachten. Tnx, heb de indruk dat het bij elke editie sterker wordt :-)
(J. from Hungary) : It's amazing, like a caleidoscope, so different places in the world, so different kind of cultures, buildings... where most of us could never get to. So many abandoned places you've explored for us! You did a very good job again! I can't put it down.
(J. from France) : ça faisait un moment que je surveillais la sortie du volume 3, voila c'est fait, j'espere que tu me le dédicacera comme les autres, c'est noel!
November 18-25 2012
P A N ..A M S T E R D A M
October 2012
September 30th - November 4th 2012
a b a n d o n e d - p l a c e s ..P h o t o .. E x h i b i t i o n , . A n t w e r p.. ..
p r e s e n t a t i o n ..o f ..T H E- " A B A N D O N E D . P L A C E S ..3 " - B O O K
"For his third book (and this photo exhibition), Henk van Rensbergen has flown around the world. From an Italian palazzo to a mafia theme park in the Caribbean and a love hotel in Japan. He has braved the harsh weather of Iceland and been fooled by the security of an American shopping mall."
March 2012
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T H E- " A B A N D O N E D . P L A C E S .. 2 " - B O O K
176 pages, 31 x 24 cm (12" x 9.4"), hardcover edited by Lannoo, with Dutch and English texts.
It covers photos taken from 2007-2010 with many new reports from great discoveries in New Jersey, Detroit, former Eastern Germany, France and Belgium.
The book's second (and usually last) edition is out now. Don't wait till it's sold out.
The first happy comments :
"Hello Henk. I've received the book last week. It's simply amazing! Thanx a lot! Regards. Francesca."
"It just arrived today. Thanks again. It looks gorgeous. I can't wait to dive in. Best, Jim"
"Bonjour Henk, Le livre est arrivé hier, bien emballé, merci beaucoup, c'est un deuxième chef d'oeuvre!!! Happy Halloween! Jules"
The Abandoned Places book including shipment |
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Belgium/Netherlands |
Europe |
World |
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| Standard | 50 euro |
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| Priority+ insurance | 60 euro |
70 euro |
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You can order directly from this website. Send me an email stating your name and address and the message you would like me to write in it. I will sign your copy and send it insured with TNT in a protective envelope.
Generally USA and worldwide customers will use the paypal system for payment, EU based customers wire transfer from bank account to bank account. Mail me for transfer details, or click the "buy now" button for paypal.
March 2012
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Photo exhibition, for those of you who missed out all expos the last 2 years :) May 5, 6, 12 and 13th 2012 from 14:00 till 17:00 in the Cultural Center Asse |
October 8 - November 13, 2011
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The old Marie Thumas factory, along the canal in Leuven, no longer produces peas and carrots in cans. Opening Saturday, October 8th from 20h. We'll have a drink and a chat, Don't be late! The exhibition will be open on weekends from 9/10 till 13/11 2011 daily from 14-19h.. |
August 2011
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August 2011
May - December 2011
Looking for a new sofa-bed or luxurious couch to sit in and enjoy the view from ?
For those of you who missed last year's exhibition in Antwerp there is a selection of around 30 photos on display at Tastenhoye (Contemporary Interior Design) in Overijse.
It's actually a nice change to see the photos in a livingroom environment instead of the usual gallery or exhibition room...
March 2011
Castle of Mesen, the unimaginable has happened. |
March 2011
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Flanders Power Plant revisited. After a guided tour in 2000 (with a lot of "you can't go there" and "it's too dangerous to see that"), a second visit became inevitable. See this impressive plant as it was in 2009 |
November 2010
September - October 2010
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P H O T O - E X H I B I T I O N a b a n d o n e d - p l a c e s - 2 --- S e p t e m b e r -1 0 - - - O c t o b e r -1 0- - - 2 0 1 0 - - - A N T W E R P --- |
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T H E . . . E X H I B I T I O N - - - T H E . . . N E W - B O O K
I'd like to invite you all to the Salvator house.
This centuries old (and slightly derelict) historical mansion in the city center of Antwerp is the perfect place to let you experience my latest discoveries.
After 3 years of intensive shooting, having travelled to New Jersey and Detroit, Northern France, former Eastern Germany and Belgium, I'm ready to show my new work.
The exhibition shows 40 large format photos, printed on metal dibond plates. No frames, no glass, just plain metal and ink.
They're big, modern and ... WOW
Available at the exhibition : the new book "abandoned places 2". (roughly A4+ size, 192 pages, hardcover)
It covers last 3 years' reports with many stories and photos. If I'm present I'd be happy to sign it.
July 2010
The Baron's country side house. |
April 2010
In the year 2506, archaeologists made an amazing discovery in the eastern peninsula of Yucatan. |
To all visitors of my website : thank you !
Are you visiting this website for the first time, maybe just by accident ? Or are you returning after an earlier visit ?
Some of you bought the book or a photograph, most just visited, sometimes leaving a message.
That's what keeps me going.
Wishing you a great 2010 !
Henk
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October 3rd - December 23rd, 2009
P H O T O - E X H I B I T I O N - " Leerlooierij Schotte: HEDEN versus VERLEDEN " During last year's cold winter days I made a last portrait of this tannery before its planned reconversion. 35 large format photos are now on display at the city museum of Aalst.
The opening is on saturday, October 3rd at 15h. Everybody is welcome.
Leerlooierij Schotte: HEDEN versus VERLEDEN. 't Gasthuys - Stedelijk Museum Aalst, Oude Vismarkt 13, 9300 Aalst |
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August 2009
P H O T O - E X H I B I T I O N - "A F G E D A N K T" - "D I S C A R T E D"
Cultuurcentrum Den Blank, Overijse (Belgium)
From August 22nd till September 13, 2009. Opening Friday August 21st, at 20h. Begijnhof 11, 3090 Overijse. |
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P H O T O - E X H I B I T I O N Rendezvous in restaurant-gallery "Life is Art" in Antwerp.
The vernissage will be on Thursday October 23rd, starting at 19h. Please let me know if you intend to be there. Address : St-Jorispoort 19-21 Open from Thursday to Sunday. |
June 2007
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It's been quiet around the abandoned places website for a couple of months now. The exhibitions and the publication of the book have taken a lot of my time. There is also the growing pressure to keep the beautiful buildings away from the internet to protect them from antique-robbing tourists. For Du Parc all help comes too late ... welcome to the playground of vandals and thieves. |
March 30 - May 20 / 2007
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From March 30th to May 20th : photo exhibition at the MIAT museum. 100 industrial urban exploration photos !
During April a small exhibition is held at the FNAC in Leuven, as promotion for the book. |
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beware ! someone is using my name with bad intentions this email address isn't mine : henk.vanrensbergen@gmail.com if you own a spam mail machine, please copy paste the above address :) |
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