"For the first time, the real story behind the Highwaymen has emerged . . . a well-researched, lively, and comprehensive overview of the development and contribution of these African-American artists and their place in the history of Florida s popular culture."--Mallory McCane O Connor, author of Lost Cities of the Ancient Southeast
The Highwaymen introduces a group of young black artists who painted their way out of the despair awaiting them in citrus groves and packing houses of 1950s Florida. As their story recaptures the imagination of Floridians and their...
"For the first time, the real story behind the Highwaymen has emerged . . . a well-researched, lively, and comprehensive overview of the developmen...
During the heyday of Florida theme parks, Bruce Mozert created some of the most memorable kitsch photography of the era. His underwater shots of beautiful models in crystal-clear waters were sent out on wire services and helped establish Silver Springs as Florida's premier tourist attraction. In the 1950s, his work helped lure the postwar generation to a land of fantastic, tropical, and mass-produced amusement.Silver Springs's popularity never depended upon parrots, monkeys, alligators, airboats, water-ski shows, or models dressed as mermaids. Instead, its appeal was primarily beneath the...
During the heyday of Florida theme parks, Bruce Mozert created some of the most memorable kitsch photography of the era. His underwater shots of beaut...
A visual journey, through time, along the St. Johns River
"Indispensable for anyone seeking to explore Florida beyond the brochures."--Herbert L. Hiller, author of Highway A1A: Florida at the Edge
"If you are looking for an elegant way to navigate up the St. Johns River without leaving your armchair, allow me to recommend spending time with this book. It is beautifully illustrated and a wonderful read."--John Delaney, president, University of North Florida
The mighty St. Johns River flows from its headwaters near Lake Okeechobee north through central Florida to...
A visual journey, through time, along the St. Johns River
"Indispensable for anyone seeking to explore Florida beyond the brochures."--Herber...
The days are long past when tourists could buy an original landscape painting on the side of the road for as little as $50 dollars sometimes before the paint dried. This new book of postcards allows you to experience the thrill of owning (miniature) versions of these exquisite paintings."
The days are long past when tourists could buy an original landscape painting on the side of the road for as little as $50 dollars sometimes before th...
Provides a wonderful insight into the world of Florida s tourism industry through the eyes of E.G. Barnhill as an unsung character of hand-colored photography. R. Lynn Whitelaw, founding director and curator, Leepa-Rattner Museum of Art A visual feast. Like the Highwaymen, Barnhill created his own version of the landscape, based on the real environment yet in a fantastic otherworldly palette. Rick Kilby, author of Finding the Fountain of Youth: Ponce de Leon and Florida's Magical Waters These dramatic hand-painted photographs capture old Florida with color and light. Lu...
Provides a wonderful insight into the world of Florida s tourism industry through the eyes of E.G. Barnhill as an unsung character of hand-colored pho...
