Book! Book! Book! William Eggleston: Democratic Camera

I am very happy to see this book on Memphis photographer  William Eggleston.  The Whitney has done a fabulous job of selecting images from 40 years worth of work.

Who better to document Graceland than Eggleston.  I think The King would be proud.

  Maybe it's because I'm from The South, but I can feel the humidity pouring out of these images.  I smell cut grass and puddle water.

Any Big Star folks out there?  This should take you back.

Any shower fans out there?

Do you smell the puddle water, too?

I adore this particular photo for its resemblance to my Aunt Frida.  Frida's hair was pink, but the dress and settee are correctly colored.

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