Haunting

Ever since I saw the "Most Haunted" episode in Waverly Hill, I've been intrigued by defunct institutions. Christopher Payne documents the decay of seventy mental institutions across the United States. The buildings exteriors are very dignified, hiding the sadness the halls retain. The empty beds and chairs, the fully-stocked pantries, and the remaining personal effects make it seem as if patients have stepped out for a moment and will be right back. [Plus, there's a double-page spread of the copper urns featured in Library of Dust.]