Synopses & Reviews
and#8220;These photos are no longer just dusty old pictures, but rather have become very real moments in time from our collective past, frozen forever in color.and#8221;--John C. Guntzelmanand#160;The Civil War comes alive as never before in this extraordinary collection of colorized photographs from the era. Not only does it feature portraits of famous leaders and ordinary soldiers but also vignettes of American life during the conflict: scenes from urban and plantation life; destroyed cities; contested battlefields. The 200+ photographs, from the Library of Congress's archives, include both well-known and rarely seen images.and#160; Also inside--a fine art ready-to-frame photographic print of a stunning colorized Civil War photograph.
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Review
"Author and photographer John Guntzelmanand#8217;s latest book, with its hand-colored images from the Civil War, will rank at the top of many and#8220;must haveand#8221; lists. .and#160; . . In this masterpiece of colorization work, Guntzelman provides a period image in its original form, a hand-painted example from that era, and finally his masterful creation. He admits the artistic interpretation involved in producing these colorful images.
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; However, Guntzelman has researched descriptions of his subjects to enhance the accuracy of his color representations.and#160; Having wide latitude in civilian, especially womenand#8217;s, clothing, he has created believable color depictions of women and menand#8217;s attire. His images are stunning, clear and haunting, and have almost a high definition, 3-D quality.
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; The book covers such topics as ordinary citizens, slaves, soldiers, war machines, destruction, Abraham Lincoln and casualties. Included are original images to compare with the colored images of Guntzelmanand#8217;s work.and#160; As an extra bonus, a pull-out photo is provided for the reader to examine and keep.
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; Not only have images of people been colorized but also buildings, ships, cannons, trenches and countrysides. The colorized image of Robert E. Leeand#8217;s Gettysburg headquarters is excellent, as are a 15-inch Rodman gun and a pontoon bridge spanning the James River, to name a few. The 1865 image of the McLean house at Appomattox Court House by Timothy Oand#8217;Sullivan could easily be mistaken for a modern-day photograph.
and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160;and#160; To assist those who wish to delve deeper into the Civil War, Guntzelman provides two pages of books and websites to visit. In addition, he lists additional sources on Civil War photography.
This work is highly recommended and will be a source of enjoyment for many years to come . . . a real bargain for the serious and amateur collector of reference material on Civil War history." and#8212;Civil War Newsand#160;
Synopsis
These photos are no longer just dusty old pictures, but rather have become very real moments in time from our collective past, frozen forever in color. --John C. GuntzelmanThe Civil War comes alive as never before in this extraordinary collection of colorized photographs from the era. Not only does it feature portraits of famous leaders and ordinary soldiers but also vignettes of American life during the conflict: scenes from urban and plantation life; destroyed cities; contested battlefields. The 200+ photographs, from the Library of Congress's archives, include both well-known and rarely seen images. Also inside--a fine art ready-to-frame photographic print of a stunning colorized Civil War photograph.
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Synopsis
Weird Civil War delves into the peculiar history and ghastly legacy of the bloodiest period in American history, featuring the era's most gripping tragic tales, fascinating facts, spooky scenarios, and eccentric characters. This brand-new volumeand#8212;which compiles the most compelling Civil War stories from the bestselling Weird seriesand#8212;will excite precocious history students, Civil War buffs, and the multitude of Americans-young and old-with historical ties to the Confederate and Union armies.
About the Author
After graduating from Parsons School of Design, Mark Moran set out on a journey of weird discovery, wandering the back roads of the United States, listening to the tall tales locals would tell and photographing the unusual sites he found. This odd quest would lead him to unforeseen and unexpected roles as magazine publisher, author, and TV-show host. These days Mark lives a seemingly normal life in a quiet New Jersey suburb with his wife and two daughters.and#160;Mark Sceuerman blended his love for New Jersey and his affection for the strange into a magazine called Weird N.J., which explored every unbelievable tale he would hear while traveling around the state. The response to the publication was overwhelming, and the journey to uncover little-known weird stories about the other 49 states began. Mark has been in the publishing industry most of his life as a graphic designer, writer, and man behind the scenes on the New Jersey music front. Currently Mark lives in NJ with his wife, Shirley, and their daughter.