Hilary Green

About the Author

Hilary Green is a distinguished photographer and author whose work explores the evolving relationship between humanity and the American landscape. With a keen eye for historical and contemporary land use, she captures the profound transformations of the nation's geography from the mid-19th century to today. Green's photography not only documents the physical changes wrought by settlement, industry, and urbanization but also reflects on their cultural and environmental implications. Her book, American Geography: Photographs of Land Use from 1840 to the Present, showcases a curated collection of images that span decades, offering readers a visual narrative of America's spatial history. Through her lens, Green invites contemplation on how land shapes identity and how we, in turn, reshape the land. A recipient of numerous awards in visual arts, she continues to contribute to discussions on sustainability and heritage preservation.