Johnny Joo Explained

Johnny Joo
Occupation:	Photographer
Years Active:	2007-present

Johnny Joo is an American photographer. He photographs urban decay in abandoned and historic structures.^{[1] [2] [3]}

Work

Joo photographs abandoned and derelict buildings.^[4] He has taken photographs of the abandoned Land of Oz theme park on Beech Mountain, North Carolina,^[5] Mike Tyson's former mansion in Ohio,^{[6] [7]} and the Steele Mansion of Painesville, Ohio.^[8] He self-publishes books of his photography, including Empty Spaces: Photojournalism Through the Rust Belt in 2014^[9] and Americana Forgotten in 2016.

Bibliography

• Empty Spaces: Photojournalism Through the Rust Belt. Self-published (May 2014)
• Americana Forgotten (soft cover first edition). Self-published (May 2016)
• Americana Forgotten (hard cover edition). Self-published (November 15, 2016)
• Unbuilt by Time: The World We Once Knew. Self-published (2017)

Exhibition

• Unveiled – Solo show – Mentor City Hall, Mentor, Ohio, 2017^[10]

See also

• Dead mall
• Ruins photography
• Urban exploration

Notes and References

1. News: 28 Abandoned Structures Still As Vibrant As The Day They Were Deserted. Campbell. Andy. May 9, 2014. HuffPost. 26 November 2018.
2. News: Haunting photographs of abandoned icons of the American dream. Sim. David. October 14, 2016. International Business Times UK. 26 November 2018.
3. Web site: Johnny Joo Photographs Forgotten Structures Overtaken by Nature USA Art News. Helen. usaartnews.com. 26 November 2018.
4. News: Johnny Joo captures abandoned places, from Mike Tyson's mansion to Geauga Lake. The Plain Dealer. Maura. Zurick. 22 April 2016. 7 February 2019. Cleveland.com.
5. News: This bizarre Wizard of Oz amusement park has been closed for 36 years – a photographer got inside and took these eerie photos. Business Insider. 26 November 2018.
6. News: Go inside Mike Tyson's deserted Ohio mansion. USA Today. 26 November 2018.
7. News: Mike Tyson's former Ohio mansion is being converted into a house of worship. CBSSports.com. 26 November 2018.
8. News: Mentor photographer discovers love for Steele Mansion on urban exploration. Turchan. Devon. The News-Herald. 26 November 2018.
9. News: Empty spaces, abandoned places: Photographs by urban explorer Johnny Joo. Sim. David. January 15, 2015. International Business Times UK. 26 November 2018.
10. News: Alt-rock concert among new Mentor recreational offerings planned in 2017, official says. Scott. Betsy. The News-Herald. 26 November 2018.