Ponce Deleon : An Intimate Portrait of Atlanta's Most Famous Avenue

by George Mitchell

Book by Mitchell, George

Genres: History

157 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 1983

About the author

George Mitchell lived for most of his life in Atlanta, Georgia. Mitchell is the author of nine documentary books with photographs, his most recent hardback being MISSISSIPPI HILL COUNTRY BLUES 1967. He considers his major work to be his recently published ebook, RONDA: AN INTIMATE PORTRAIT OF A SOUTHERN STREET PROSTITUTE, Volumes One and Two, which, during his summer breaks and his spare time, he spent 33 years writing.

He has worked as a newspaper reporter and editor, a counselor and street-worker stationed in Atlanta’s hippie district, a folklorist specializing in recording blues musicians for record albums, and as a high school photography teacher.

He now lives in his infant-hood home of Fort Myers, Florida, with his wife, Cathy.

Reviews

[Eileen · Rating 5 out of 5]

A time capsule of one of Atlanta's most fascinating streets, made while it was still gritty and filled with stories and incredible characters. Mitchell takes deep pictures and captures the voices of his storytellers with love. A classic.

[Brent · Rating 5 out of 5]

Rereading, this is so meaningful. I'm returning the copy to Ponce Deleon Branch, Atlanta-Fulton Public Library, soon to close for months of remodeling. I wish this volume were in print from, say, UGA Press!
Highest recommendation.

[Aly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fascinating.