PhotoBooks Missouri

From the exquisite beauty along the Ozark National Scenic Riverways to the whimsical humor of street sculpture in St. Louis and Kansas City to the gleeful faces of children enjoying a fall festival, Images of Missouri vividly captures the entire breadth of the state. Taken by 33 of the state's best photographers, the 124 photographs in this book provide a remarkable array of perspectives. Through these photos, we discover that even ordinary objects, viewed in the right light with a discerning eye, can offer moments of heightened experience and reflection. Images of Missouri superbly captures the vibrant tapestry of contemporary life in Missouri, as well as parts of our history and identity that cannot be encapsulated in museums, archives, and textbooks. - More than 120 full-color photographs - Rich and stimulating photos by over 30 photographers - Showcases Missouri's captivating beauty and abundant visual charms - An excellent gift

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Small town life, desperate farm conditions, urban renewal, and the 1939 sharecroppers' strike are all brought to life in these intriguing photos. However, A Portrait of Missouri, 1935-1943 is more than a picture book. Through its introductory essay and the text that accompanies the photos, the book traces the changing nature of agriculture in the early part of the twentieth century and recounts the effects of the depression on Missouri. The photographs from the FSA file help the reader to examine how social and economic changes were tied to demands for political changes, and to consider the intended and actual effects on Missourians of the national government's policies.

Political realities, including limited resources that allowed the FSA to serve only a fraction of the population that sought aid, and organized opposition, based in part on class and race, limited the achievements of the FSA. Sixty years after its demise, the FSA is still seen as a savior by some and a bedeviler by others. A Portrait of Missouri, 1935-1943 helps the reader better understand the debate over the FSA, while providing a unique glimpse of midwestern American life in the 1930s.

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The story of Branson, Missouri, which has become a major centre of live entertainment in the US. It contains 30 celebrity theatres built by the likes of Andy Williams, Johnny Cash and Conway Twitty and attracted over 5 million visitors in 1997.

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This collection of photographs portrays the diverse ethnic and cultural landscape of St Louis. Submissions from professional and amateur photographers from the area provide images of the architecture, landmarks, people and general daily life of the city.

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For more than a century, state fairs have been one of the few places where farm families gather in large numbers to display their animals and discover new technologies. With over 100 images, this volume explores the world of state fairs, chronicling a decade of this American tradition.

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Book of Missouri postcards

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Take a pictorial journey through the beauty of one of Missouri's most popular state parks, Ha Ha Tonka. This CD with over 300 JPEG photos of Ha Ha Tonka State Park captures the park's scenic beauty as well as provides a great supply of souvenir photos for your scrapbook, letterhead, e-mail, postcards, screen savers, general personal usage, or noncommercial educational usage.

Experience the diversity of the park landscape on this CD and visit the Ha Ha Tonka Castle, Carriage House, Water Tower, and Post Office, along with a walk down the Spring Trail, Island Trail, River Cave Trail, and the Natural Bridge Area. The Ha Ha Tonka photo CD is comprised of 300+ JPEG photos saved in 72 DPI (dots per inch) at approximately an 8"x10" size. Average picture size is 600k. Photos print very nicely at postcard size. Readable by PCs, MACs, and JPEG compatible DVD players.

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