Continental Obscura: From Birmingham to Bellingham

Celebrated rock photographer Ryan Russell has announced the release of his first travel photography book, Continental Obscura: From Birmingham to Bellingham.Known best for his ability to brilliantly capture timeless photos of some of rock s biggest acts, from Death Cab For Cutie and Against Me! to Paramore and Blink-182, Russell recently tackled a different subject entirely for Continental Obscura: From Birmingham to Bellingham. In the summer of 2013 he embarked on a life-changing, cross-country journey, moving from his native city of Birmingham, AL to the Pacific Northwest town of Bellingham, WA. Russell documented his trip, capturing the back roads, ghost towns, national parks and historical sites of America with stunning photos of everything he saw. Continental Obscura: From Birmingham to Bellingham will also include an exclusive 7 vinyl record featuring rare unreleased B-sides from Manchester Orchestra and Minus the Bear, two bands that Russell has shot extensively over the last several year.