Interior America

Interior America is a seminal photographic monograph by Chauncey Hare that provides a poignant and unflinching look at the social conditions and corporate environments of American life during the 1960s and 1970s. The work serves as a visual record of Hare's personal journey from a professional engineer at Standard Oil to a dedicated social activist and documentary photographer. Through his lens, the book captures the interior lives of everyday workers, highlighting the intersection of domesticity and industrial labor. It documents the physical spaces of American industry—from corporate offices to factory floors—and the human reality of the people who inhabit them. Known for its critical perspective on corporate culture and social inequality, the book is a significant contribution to American documentary photography, offering a deep, empathetic exploration of the American experience during a period of profound social change.