A new photobook offers a sci-fi twist on sublime landscape photography.

If you were ever a fan of Ladytron, you were likely entranced by their dark, sci-fi driven synth pop. At times hypnotic – even escapist– it’s no surprise that co-founder Reuben Wu began making photographs with a similar vibe. His upcoming book Lux Noctis, published by Kris Graves Projects, which launches at the New York Art Book Fair on September 21st, feels like a photographic extension of the music. His photographs riff on classic traditions of American landscape photography and fascinations with the sublime, imbuing them with otherworldly magic. Uncanny spheres hover over cliffs and mountaintops, signaling unseen elements above or something completely unfathomable. I connected with Reuben over email to learn more.

Jon Feinstein in conversation with Reuben Wu