Author Event! Louisiana from the Sky by Philip Gould

Philip Gould, a cultural documentary and architecture photographer , will discuss his new book, Louisiana from the Sky, at 7 p.m., Monday, Dec.8, at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon, Metairie.

This event is free of charge and is open to the public.

Since 1974, Gould has built a career capturing the Boot, primarily from ground-level. In this collection, he uses both a drone camera and high-winged aircraft to see Louisiana anew. Bolstered by essays from journalist and folklorist Ben Sandmel, Louisiana from the Sky offers a new vision of the Pelican State.

Gould says that we seldom get a full sense of Louisiana’s landscape from the ground. The horizon can elude us, as foliage and structures often obstruct our view. From above though, the landscape opens up, revealing a broad sweep with remarkable depth. Louisiana from the Sky focuses on the world around us: landscapes, landmarks, and, from a distance, people. With clear eyes, the book also portrays the immense environmental challenges the state faces.

Philip Gould has made Louisiana his home and favorite subject since 1974, when he moved to the Bayou State from California to work on the Daily Iberian as a photographer. Based in Lafayette, Gould has photographed throughout the state, the nation, Europe, Mexico, and the Caribbean. Louisiana from the Sky is his twentieth book.

Program inquiries should be directed to Chris Smith, Manager of Adult Programming, at 504-889-8143 or wcsmith@jefferson.lib.la.us.