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Historic look at N.C. photographers This biographical directory records the names, residences and dates of the active work of more than 2,500 photographers who captured the state’s rich history between 1842 and 1941. The book also includes a sampling of striking black and white images from some early photographers. Compiled by historian Stephen E. Massengill, this record of past accomplishments includes essays by Massengill and two other North Carolina historians. “Photographers in North Carolina: The First Century, 1842-1947” is published by North Carolina Office of Archives and History. Softcover, 264 pages, $28. |
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“Outer Banks Sonata” Lauded poet and Wilmington-born Chris Waters has been visiting the Outer Banks since the 1950s. In his newest compilation, “Outer Banks Sonata,” he presents poems, sonnets and prose that comb the beaches and reveal a busy world of sky, sand and sea. Poems include “Hatteras Beach,” “End of an August Day,” “Graveyard of the Atlantic,” “Silly Ginger,” “When the Pheasant Dies” and “Island Bird Club.” “Outer Banks Sonata” is published by Market Street Press of Greensboro. Softcover, 47 pages, $9. |
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“Adventure Guide To The Triangle” This new comprehensive overview describes paddling, hiking and mountain biking trails, and state and locally designated road biking routes in the immediate Triangle area, along with several outlying counties. Author Maia Dery grew up in the Triangle and she notes she has paddled, walked or biked every route covered in the guide. Each trail has in-depth directions and difficulty ratings. The rivers are broken down by section, with classes, levels and major rapids listed along with put-in and takeout descriptions. Published by John F. Blair, Publisher. Softcover, 452 pages, $19.95. (800) 222-9796 |
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“Mama Always Said” This book of humorous essays and photographs by Pamlico County author and photographer Ben Casey spans a variety of topics. Chapters include “Your Brain: Keep It With You,” “Monkeys May Not Be Uncles But They Are Smart Neighbors,” “Why Does Less Cost More,” “Murder in the Wild” and “Save The Trees: No More Church Bulletins.” “Mama Always Said: A Little Southern Wisdom From Backroads, Creeks and Rivers” is published by The Chapel Hill Press in Chapel Hill. Softcover, 211 pages, $15.95. |
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Outer Banks images Natural and human forces have shaped the Outer Banks in a way that has left a legacy of beauty. “Outer Banks Edge” offers an unstructured photographic journey from Corolla to Ocracoke, concentrating on the shapes, textures and colors that make the Outer Banks special. More than 100 color images include photos of hang gliding at Jockey’s Ridge, the Bodie Island Lighthouse and the Wright Brothers National Memorial at Kill Devil Hills. Photo captions are spare, with an afterword explaining the history behind locales presented. Author Steve Alterman is a nature photographer who specializes in pictures of the Outer Banks, the American Southwest and the Hawaiian Islands. Hardcover, 127 pages, $39.95. (252) 261-0612 |