Mississippi: Photographs by Ken Murphy

by Ken Murphy (Photographer), Kristen Twedt (Editor)

"Mississippi, Photographs by Ken Murphy" is an intimate portrait of Mississippi by a Mississippi Son. From the Gulf of Mexico to the foot hills of the Applachtian Mountains, universities to casinos to beavers. "Mississippi" is being called the "best photographic coffee table book ever done about Mississippi". 10"x14" at almost 6 lbs. it includes 166 stunning color photographs. A must have for all fans of Mississippi and folks who just like great photographs and collecting.

Genres: Photography

168 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 2006

About the author

Photographer Ken Murphy lives and works in Bay St. Louis, MS. He has just published his 3rd book, Mississippi: State of Blues. In 2001 he published My South Coast Home. The book documented much of what was lost in Hurricane Katrina. His next photography book, Mississippi, was published in 2007 and has been called "the best coffee table book ever done about the state of Mississippi. He has worked 3 years in collaboration with blues scholar Scott Barretta to produce this latest book - a commentary on the state of the blues in the state of blues. "

Reviews

[Grace · Rating 5 out of 5]

A great collection of photography around the state of Mississippi!