Acadiana: Louisiana’s Historic Cajun Country

Acadiana: Louisiana’s Historic Cajun Country
From our Member Folklorist, Philip Gould

Acadiana: Louisiana’s Historic Cajun Country explores in word and text the history of this remarkable region in south Louisiana. Photographs by Philip give a timeless sense of place showcasing historic buildings, pristine landscapes, cemeteries and iconography. Text by Carl Brasseaux gives a vivid historical account of the 22 parish region. Two hundred pages, two hundred photographs. $45. For more information visit Philipgould.com.

Louisiana Faces: Images from a Renaissance

Louisiana Faces: Images from a Renaissance
From our Member Folklorist, Philip Gould

Louisiana Faces: Images from a Renaissance is a portrayal, in photographs and text by Jason Berry, of the renaissance of artistic expression Louisiana has enjoyed over the last 25 years. The book features photographs of writers, artists, musicians, artisans all of whom are inspired by what makes the state distinctive. The book also features photographs of politicians and folks who live normal yet inspired Louisiana lives. $39.95. For more information visit Philipgould.com.

The Louisiana Houses of A. Hays Town

The Louisiana Houses of A. Hays Town
From our Member Folklorist, Philip Gould

The Louisiana Houses of A. Hays Town honors the legacy of Louisiana’s premier residential architect in a 176 page volume of photographs by Philip Gould and text by Cyril Vetter. The book features various homes around the state, including Town’s own, that give life to his distinctive Louisiana style of architecture. It is a style that draws upon the architectural legacy of the antebellum era as well as the finest aspects of Spanish style. $45. For more information visit Philipgould.com.