Mark Steinmetz brings his quietly affecting trilogy South to a close with Greater Atlanta. Working across Atlanta and its surrounding areas, he offers a considered portrait of contemporary American life. Moving between portraits and landscapes, the book builds a subtle, lyrical inquiry into ideas of progress, threading together recurring motifs first seen in South Central, the car, the telephone, alongside scenes of fast food, convenience stores, and the spread of suburbia.

Known for his black-and-white portraits, Steinmetz has long been recognised for images that hold a sense of distance and introspection, particularly among younger Americans. The South trilogy (comprising South Central, South East, and Greater Atlanta), published by Nazraeli Press between 2007 and 2009, stands as a quietly observant and enduring reflection on American culture.