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Appalachian Lives
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This Collection Of Eighty Photographs Focuses On Presentday Appalachia, A Region That Progress Has Placed Under Siege.This Once Povertystricken, Mountain Backwater Has Been Invaded By Fourlane Interstates, Cable Television, Walmart, And Mobile Homes. The People Have Largely Abandoned Log Cabins And Country Stores And Now Shun Overalls In Favor Of Tshirts That Blaze Advertising Logos.Over A Period Of Twentyfive Years Adams Has Traveled Back To His Home State Of Kentucky With His Cameras To Document The Lives Of People There And To Enrich And Challenge Outside Perceptions Of Appalachia.His Previous Booksappalachian Portraits (1993) And Appalachian Legacy (1998), Both Published By University Press Of Mississippiestablished The Grace, Intelligence, And Wit With Which Adams Depicts Life, As Well As The Candor And Straightforward Honesty He Evokes From His Trusting Subjects.Adams Photographed Many Of These Faces Several Times During His Career. Appalachian Lives Depicts How Time And The Outside World Have Affected The People Dear To Him. The Boys Of Appalachian Portraits Now Have Become The Young Men Of Appalachian Lives. Old Homesteads Have Changed Hands. The Elderly In Earlier Photographs Have Died, Yet Their Features Glow In The Faces Of Descendants.In Her Introduction Vicki Goldberg Says, Adams Looks At A Difficult Subject With An Artist'S Eye. At Their Best, The Complicated And Ambiguous Pictures In This Book Are An Uncommon Blend Of Humanity, Reportage, And Art, An Appalachia Most Of Us Thought We Knew Seen Through Eyes That Tell Us That Maybe We Didn'T Know It So Well After All.Just As His Photographs Portray The Richness And Complexity Of Appalachians, Adams'S Accompanying Text Explains How He Attains The Level Of Trust That Allows Him To Continue Photographing These People. He Tells Why The Region Continues To Fascinate Him. His Reflections Give Context To The Images And A Sense Of The Lives Lived Outside Of The Photographic Frame. His Honesty About His Interaction With His Subjects, Their Sometimeswary Reactions To Him, And His Personal History In The Region Infuse The Photographs With An Intimacy That Only An Appalachian Insider Such As Adams Could Achieve.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Appalachian Lives'? A: The book 'Appalachian Lives' primarily focuses on present-day Appalachia through a collection of eighty photographs that depict the lives of people in the region, highlighting changes brought by modernization.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Appalachian Lives'? A: The author of 'Appalachian Lives' is Shelby Lee Adams, a photographer known for his work capturing the essence of Appalachian culture.
- Q: When was 'Appalachian Lives' published? A: 'Appalachian Lives' was published on May 8, 2003.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Appalachian Lives' have? A: 'Appalachian Lives' is available in a hardcover binding, which provides durability and a premium feel.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Appalachian Lives'? A: 'Appalachian Lives' contains 98 pages filled with photographs and accompanying text.
- Q: What themes does Shelby Lee Adams explore in his photography? A: Shelby Lee Adams explores themes of identity, change, and the complexities of life in Appalachia, presenting a candid portrayal of its inhabitants over time.
- Q: Is 'Appalachian Lives' a first edition? A: 'Appalachian Lives' is published as a first edition.
- Q: What kind of photography style does Adams use in 'Appalachian Lives'? A: Adams employs a documentary-style photography that blends artistry with reportage, capturing both the humanity and the environment of his subjects.
- Q: Are there any introductory notes or essays in 'Appalachian Lives'? A: Yes, 'Appalachian Lives' includes an introduction by Vicki Goldberg that discusses the complexities of Adams's work and the subject matter.
- Q: What can readers expect from the accompanying text in 'Appalachian Lives'? A: The accompanying text provides insights into Adams's relationship with his subjects, his reflections on the region, and context that enriches the understanding of the photographs.