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Not Just For The Bookshelf Anymore

By Chuck R Stewart

Based in Macon, Georgia, Indigo Publishing produces a wide variety of photography and art books, as well as other types of workThis wonderfully talented team of writers, photographers and graphic artists produces some of the most striking stories of the most picturesque places in the US, along with vibrant stories about interesting people, such as the Atlanta Braves or the University of Alabama's Crimson Tide.

One such stunning example of their photography books is entitled Brave as Heart: The life and lens of Walter Victor.Walter Victor was the official photographer of the Atlanta Braves, and this book is a 40 year history of the Atlanta Braves as a photo journal.This heartwarming story of the Atlanta Braves is Walter's view through his camera lens of his favorite team.Walter Victor is the only photographer in Atlanta Braves history to be honored with a permanent camera well all his own; it even has a plaque with his name on it.Many people in Atlanta honor Victor as a sports photography legend.This photo journal chronicles Victor's time with the Atlanta Braves, which has been as long as they have been in Atlanta, after the move from Milwaukee. It is not to be missed by baseball fans.

Another example of the stunning art work books offered by Indigo publishing is titled Bama Football Fan: A new beginning.This book is the work of the official artist of the University of Alabama's Crimson Tide, Richard Russell. Along with his work with Bama football; Russell has also done work for Auburn University.Captured from the standpoint of you, the fan, this artist captures the intense rivalry between The Crimson Tide and Auburn.Told in his own words, his book, Bama Football Fan is a collection of the artists favorite paintings and stories.In addition to painting scenes of Bama and Auburn football, Russell also paints city scenes of New Orleans, Birmingham, The Alabama Symphony, The Alabama Music Hall of Fame and more. This is truly a great gift for any Bama Football Fan.

Crowning Glory: American Wives of Princes and Dukes is another great selection from Indigo Publishing. Most people don't know that more than 100 American women have married royalty and this book is the story of them all.Immediately one thinks of the love story between Wallis Simpson, an American divorcee and King Edward, who abdicated his thrown to marry her.Until there deaths, they lived a life far removed from luxury.And there is no better an example of an American icon marrying royalty than when Grace Kelly, the Academy Award winning actress and fashion icon married Prince Ranier III of Monaco.Today her son Prince Albert II is the reigning monarch in Monaco.Her daughter Princess Stephanie, who is one of the most beautiful women in the world, was the subject of many tabloid stories in the 80's and 90's.

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