Hugh Morton's North Carolina FROM THE PUBLISHER
Hugh Morton has had a long and active public life as an environmentalist, developer, and promoter of tourism. His favorite role, however, is that of news photographer. Hugh Morton's North Carolina gathers hundreds of photographs from his sixty-year career, including unpublished images from his personal collection and many well-known images of the state's people and places.
The collection is divided into three sections. "Scenes" ranges from the coast to the mountains, including many of Morton's famous images of wildflowers, wildlife, and state landmarks. "People and Events" features state and national politicians, educators, business professionals, and media figures. The "Sports" section reflects Morton's passion for athletics, with a particular focus on college basketball and football. Informative captions throughout the book provide background on the people and places pictured as well as Morton's reflections on the moments he captures on film.
As this collections reveals, Hugh Morton was on the scene for some of the most important events in the history of twentieth-century North Carolina, and he always carried his camera with him. Lovers of North Carolina, both local and distant, will all benefit from this richly personal state portrait.
FROM THE CRITICS
Associated Press
A book that puts Mr. Morton's love for [North Carolina] in sharp focus.
Publishers Weekly
A bit like the Forrest Gump of North Carolina, Morton has apparently managed to be present at almost all of the most important events in the state's history. (It's understandable, considering he's one of the region's top photojournalists.) This volume is a lush compendium of his best photographs, many published before, and many drawn from his personal collection. The fruits of Morton's 60-year career are divided into distinct sections-Scenes, People and Events, and Sports-but by far the most impressive collection is of his nature shots, which speak of a visceral appreciation for the land and of an instinct for gorgeous framing. The latter two sections have more of a prosaic, journalistic feel. But they still fascinate as historical documents, with candid shots of everyone from musician Benny Goodman to newsman David Brinkley. A more lyrical writing style might have served as better accompaniment to such a distinguished career as Morton's. In both the introduction and the captions, the prose is a bit plodding. The images speak for themselves, however, appealing to those with an abiding love for the state, and even to those beyond its borders. (Oct.) Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information.
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