Illustrated Truth: Expressions of Wrongful Conviction

by Teresa Martinez-Molwane (editor), Sean Hughes (Photographer), Adrian Parr (Introduction)

This beautiful and powerful book contains the first-ever collection of art, poetry, letters, and other forms of expression of innocent people who were wrongfully convicted and sent to prison for crimes they did not commit. Along with the artistic expressions are the moving stories of each of the wrongfully convicted men and women, and a personal discussion of why he or she created the piece in prison and what it meant to them at the time. Also included in the book are the compelling paintings of exonerees by artist Dan Bolick from his exhibition "The Resurrected." The beautiful pieces that comprise this book are part of an exhibition at the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center entitled "Illustrated Expressions of Wrongful Conviction." All proceeds--and as much as 90% of the price customers pay for this book--will be donated to exoneree-relief funds to assist the wrongfully convicted adapt to life on the outside after their exoneration and release from prison. Book 10" x 7"; full color.

226 pages, Paperback

Published January 1, 2011