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Remember the mall?
For those who experienced it, a day at the mall in the 1980s and 1990s was pure magic.
At one time, the mall was more than a place to shop-it was the unofficial town square of most suburban communities in America. Since 2000, malls have been failing at an increasing rate, contributing to the proliferation of dead malls in every state. You've wondered why. And what happens when the heart of a suburban community vanishes? Dead Mall Rising answers these urgent questions.
Functioning as the definitive case study on the American dead mall, we focus on the El Con Mall in Tucson, Arizona-a perfect microcosm of this seismic shift-to uncover:
Whether you're a fan of dead malls, mall-related nostalgia, or consumer culture, this book is your key to understanding the life and death of the American shopping mall. But in addition to providing a comprehensive historical overview, Dead Mall Rising takes you back in time, allowing you to experience what the mall was like and what it meant to the local community. No other book has the combination of historical insight and personal, nostalgic immersion in the shopping mall experience.
Loaded with stories about people, stores, and events from El Con's history, and featuring over 100 images, infographics, and detailed mall directories, this 401-page book is the definitive case study on dead malls.
