The Oxford Project
Price: $31.50
December 05, 2009.
like a modern-day Spoon River Anthology.
Rating: 5This incredibly relevatory account of the Americans of Oxford, Iowa, reminds me of Edgar Lee Masters' "Spoon River Anthology". The pared-down text reads like poetry, intensely meaningful. The simple and stark pictures, both portraits and landscapes of the town and surrounding countryside, will grip your attention. Reading and looking through this book will reward you with the experience of stepping into the living rooms and workplaces of the people and getting to know them intimately, as they know each other.
December 26, 2008.
The Oxford Project.
Rating: 4I first read about this book and thought it was an interesting concept. It was fascinating to see the changes or lack of in each persons apprearance 20 yrs later and to read about that person.
December 26, 2008.
We're far more interesting that I thought..
Rating: 5The folks that are the subject of this book, although I'm from southern Minnesota, are the people I know, everyone of them. From the Vets who march in the parades I go to, to the women who pour my coffee in the local restaurants. These little, sometimes stunningly candid descriptions of their lives are at least as impressive as the photos. I guess I'll correct that first sentence. I thought I knew them. I know them much better now, and I also like them more than I did. And as a result I feel better about my own life and theirs. Actually, I should give it 4 stars for being too short, but I just can't.
December 24, 2008.
A "Novel" Idea - Well Done!.
Rating: 4This is the ultimate "before and after" approach to documenting the lives of the participants. VERY interesting reading, great conversation piece, definitely a collectible item. Would make a great gift for book collectors and offers many other ideas for stimulating the creative genius inside budding photographers!
December 23, 2008.
Intriguing stories and photos.
Rating: 5wonderful insight into a small community with enlightening pictures and intriguing stories about real people. A great respite from our celebrity obsession.