Features the photographs (flowers, fruits, & vegetables) of Charles Jones that have been hidden for nearly eighty years & were found at a London antiques market in 1981.
Through the lens of a third-generation Florida cattle rancher, the book captures the extraordinary beauty found in everyday life. Sean Sexton’s poetic language transforms simple terms into art, reflecting themes of generation, death, rebirth, and love. The work celebrates the magic of words and the grace that comes from life's cycles, inviting readers to experience a profound sense of redemption and appreciation for the natural world.
Exploring themes of nature, family, and the artistic spirit, this poetry collection reveals the intricate workings of the author’s mind and soul. The lyrical craftsmanship showcases a deep commitment to poetry, intertwined with the challenges and beauty of a cattle rancher's life. The diverse subjects and tones create a breathtaking experience, inviting readers to connect with the profound reflections on life and art.
The first Irish photographs date from 1840, a year after Louis Daguerre announced to the world his discovery of the photographic process. In the century that followed, Irish political life was dominated by the struggle for land rights, for Home Rule, and for independence. This book covers the first century of Ireland in the era of photography.
Suitable for anyone who draws delight from the bountiful riches of nature, this book presents more than 100 photographs of vegetables, fruits and flowers, all taken by the same photographer at around the turn of the 20th century, and all set against neutral, dark or light backgrounds in the style of formal studio 'portraits'.