Laughlin s bestknown book, ghosts along the mississippi, was first published in 1948. Religion and reconstruction visit the post for more. What remains is a section of the alley, now less than a mile long, a mosscovered ghost along the mississippi. Ghosts along the mississippi by clarence john laughlin goodreads.
Laughlin produced a body of work that documents his native new orleans, louisiana and occasionally, further afield. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint. Clarence john laughlin 1905 1985 of new orleans is arguably the father of photographic surrealism in america. Ghosts along the mississippi old book 1961 clarence j. John clarence laughlin ghosts along the mississippi an essay in the poetic 1st. Very pleased to receive an item i have long desired in such terrific condition very quickly and inexpensively. An essay in the poetic interpretation of louisianas plantation architecture laughlin, clarence john on. Check out burt fingers antiques roadshow appraisal of this clarence john laughlin photos, ca. The title landing on the mountains of meggido refers to a hill overlooking a valley where the kibbutz of megiddo.
The magic of the old houses of louisiana, new revised edition. Down ghosts along the mississippi lyrics genius lyrics. Clarence john laughlin author of ghosts along the mississippi. Ghosts along the mississippi battle hall highlights. Review of aj meek, clarence john laughlin asu digital repository. A very special, especially regional item and a very lovely book with the hundred expressive photographs by the author, this is a study of plantation culture, of louisiana tradition and architectural contribution. The song ghosts along the mississippi takes its title from a book by photographer clarence john laughlin, whose photographs were used extensively in the booklet art for nola. Clarence john laughlin 19051985 of new orleans is arguably the father of photographic surrealism in america. Ghosts along the mississippi book by clarence john laughlin. There are 100 black and white photographs, including numerous oncegrand family mansions crumbling and covered in spanish moss and. Clarence john laughlin does not assert that these plantation structures were inherently original in design.
Clarence john laughlins book is a staple around here im in new orleans, especially because some of the sites he documents are no longer here. Laughlins bestknown book, ghosts along the mississippi, was first published in 1948. Ghosts along the mississippi by clarence john laughlin. Laughlin, contains black and white photos of many of the plantations along the mississippi river. My interest in architecture all started on a visit to the library one day when i came across this book.
In many ways, laughlin seemed a progenitor of a photographer like sally manns evocation of the south as a haunted place, riddled by the ghosts of. Ghosts along the mississippi presents a vivid history. Clarence john laughlin 19051985 is famous for his devotion to new orleans and the american south. The magic of the old houses of louisiana, by clarence john laughlin. From the historical and architectural facts we must borrow the bones of our structurethis skeleton. Bonanza, 1961 this weeks theme of forgotten coffee table books was suggested by patti abbott, empress of all books forgotten.
Buy ghosts along the mississippi by c j laughlin online at alibris. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids. Ghosts along the mississippi by laughlin, clarence john and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Clarence john laughlins ghosts along the mississippi 1948. Ghosts along the mississippi clarence john laughlin the. Both the text and the pictures are poetic in their interpretation of the past, the houses, cemeteries, decor and detail, laughlin using superimposed photographs to make his points. Laughlin captured them when they were suspended in time.
The decay of the subjects, the waste, the wanton beauty of these disappearing houses could not help but entrance me. Ghosts along the mississippi the magic of the old houses of louisiana. Ghosts along the mississippi, by clarence john laughlin, was one of my favorite books during my childhood. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases. The magic of old houses of louisiana, an essay in the poetic inteerpretation of louisianas plantation architecture laughlin, clarence john published by american legacy press, new york, ny, u. Absorbing history of the rise and fall of louisiana pl. Laughlin no reserve up for auction is this great collectible book ghosts along the mississippi hardcover 1961 by clarence john laughlin and published by bonanza books, a division of crown publishers printed in the united states. Many of the subject houses are no longer in existance or in some cases have been overly restored. Eclectic selections from the clarence john laughlin book collection. He was best known for his photographs of old plantation homes and his book, ghosts along the mississippi, but his lifes work was varied and broad. The title landing on the mountains of meggido refers to a hill overlooking a valley where the kibbutz of megiddo, israel is located. Best known for the surreal photographs of architectural decay in his seminal work, ghosts along the mississippi, clarence john laughlin. His bestknown book, ghosts along the mississippi, was first published in 1948.
The author of the book is clarence john laughlin and it. In the morning it takes me quite a while to clear my head and as the day moves on i find it hard to smile at something said so i took control. Clarence john laughlin and the southern gothic although clarence john laughlin has been described as edgar allan poe with a camera kukla 5, he is not especially wellknown within gothic studies. A pair of surrealistic photographs of parts on a 1939 ford, in which the. Ghosts along the mississippi clarence john laughlin the magic. See all books authored by clarence john laughlin, including ghosts along the mississippi, and clarence john laughin, and more on.
Instead, this book is an unusual blend of plantations and poetry by one of the souths best known surrealist photographers. Clarence john laughlin university press of mississippi. Clarence john laughlin combines a deep feeling for his native louisiana with his photographers skill. An essay in the poetic interpretation of louisianas plantation architecture. He is best known for his book of photographs and accompanying essays, ghosts along the mississippi, first published in 1948, which documents the abandoned.
Ghosts along the mississippi is a book, first published in 1948 and reprinted several times since, filled with images of ruined or dilapidated plantation buildings. Ghosts along the mississippi, an essay in the poetic. Best known for the surreal photographs of architectural decay in his seminal work, ghosts along the mississippi, clarence john laughlin considered himself, first and foremost, to be a book collector. This pictorial edition of ghosts along the mississippi, done in 1948 by clarence j. Ghosts along the mississippi clarence john laughlin signed. Ghosts along the mississippi an essay in the poetic interpretation of louisianas plantation architecture. Ghosts along the mississippi as a child, i read many books on architecture about mississippi and louisiana. Ive never believed that literature is an ideal conduit for surrealism other than in spurts such as the nighttown episode in joyce. Clarence john laughlin for other editions, see author catalog.
His first book was called ghosts along the mississippi. The dark mystery of time, the luminous and living mystery of light so intricately and strangely interrelated with time the snakebrown waters of the great serpentine mississippi these are the chief protagonists now on the darkening stage occupied by the last structures of the doomed plantation system they, and they alone, determine. Take a peek into the unknown through clarence john. Ghosts along the mississippi by laughlin, clarence john. Ghosts along the mississippi clarence john laughlin images of american master of photography clarence john laughlin the rise and fall of the american republic. Book chapter clarence john laughlins ghosts along the. By louis gallo laughlin, ghosts along the mississippi. Clarence john laughlin, from the book ghosts of mississippi. He is best known for his book of photographs and accompanying essays, ghosts along the mississippi, first published in 1948, which documents the abandoned plantation houses that had been built along the river. Clarence john laughlins ghosts along the mississippi. Click to read more about ghosts along the mississippi by clarence john laughlin.
Ghosts along the mississippi by clarence john laughlin abebooks. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Reviewed in the united states on november 29, 2009. High exhibits work of southern photographer laughlin. Ghosts along the mississippi by c j laughlin alibris. That book is included in a separate case focusing on laughlins work, but it was only part of his world. The magic of the old houses of louisiana the limited autographed edition in dustjacket and slipcase clarence john laughlin new york. Clarence john laughlin 19051985 find a grave memorial. Both the text and the pictures are poetic in their interpretation of the past, the houses, cemeteries, decor and detail, laughlin using superimposed photographs to make his. Laughlin was a mainstream photographer who was published in many national magazines. Take a peek into the unknown through clarence john laughlins. Clarence john laughlin books list of books by author. Laughlin is best known for his 1948 book, ghosts along the mississippi, which to date has sold over 100,000 copies.
Id been to see windsor castle, the burned wreck of a once gorgeous southern beauty. Laughlin eventually amassed an extensive library of over 32,000 books meant to. Clarence john laughlins ghosts along the mississippi is more than just your typical southern architecture coffee table book filled with allusions to magnolias and southern living style photography. In ghosts along the mississippi, mclaughlin uses surrealistic. His bestknown book, ghosts along the mississippi was published in 1948.
Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about ghosts along the mississippi by clarence john laughlin. The magic of the old houses of louisiana, new revised edition clarence john laughlin on. There are 100 black and white photographs, including numerous oncegrand family mansions crumbling and covered in spanish moss. Clarence john laughlin is the author of ghosts along the mississippi 4. Clarence john laughlin books biography and list of works. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers all about. An essay in the poetic interpretation of louisianas plantation archictectureone hundred photographs by the author bonanza books, ny1961 clarence john laughlin, aperture monograph 1973 i. Laughlins ghosts along the mississippi drift between history and the imaginary, pointing towards the slavery and the war, although laughlin is sufficiently familiar with the history of louisiana and the plantations to recognise that the houses arent only symbols of the dark history that concerns goddu. Herein is conveyed some part of the strange and difficult beauty of louisiana, for wnich, who have loved her. In his 1948 book, ghosts along the mississippi, laughlin documented fortytwo louisiana plantation buildings in varying states of decline. Ghosts along the mississippi is a collection of atmospheric photographs by one of americas greatest photographers. That book is included in a separate case focusing on laughlin s work, but it was only part of his world.