When I was in Amsterdam, I really really really wanted to buy Typologien by Hilla and Bernd Becher, a book of Industrial types — water towers, power stations, radio towers, grain elevators — you name it. I had, unfortunately, alreaady bought more books than I could carry. I actually wept as I tried to drag my enormous, heavy suitcase the five blocks from my apartment to Centraal Station. It took me 45 minutes to go five blocks. I briefly considered jettisoning some books, but it would have made me cry even more. But now I weep that I did not buy Typologien, since I can’t find it anywhere in the Americas.

In the nick of time comes Haiko, to provide me with the Industrial Photography Cure.

So go and check out his industrial sites. I especially like the interior control rooms. And if you have any industrial photos of your own, please contribute them to the Industry Group Pool.