Cook, a photojournalist and resident of Oklahoma City, showcases the everyday life and people of the region through this collection of photographs and short essays. Subjects include cowboys and
western agricultural life, poverty, tragedy and death, old age, Native Americans and cultural tradition. The use of over-exposure and varied contrast provide a consistent mood throughout the
collection of black and white photos. The volume features an introduction by film actor James Garner, an Oklahoma native. Annotation 穢2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
