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Ghosts of Good Times; Louisiana Dance Halls Past and Present

A new book entitled Ghosts of Good Times: Louisiana Dance Halls Past and Present has just been published by UL Press. The book showcases old dance halls or clubs, be they Cajun, Zydeco, R&B Chitlin Circuit, Honky tonks, and others across south Louisiana. The book includes my photographs and an introduction by Herman Fuselier. It is an innovative look at the dancehall scene in Louisiana, both past and present. If you would like a copy, please contact me at pgould@philipgould.com and I can arrange payment and shipping.

The Public Art of Robert Dafford

My latest book The Public Art of Robert Dafford will be released November 1, 2014. The book details Dafford's vast array of public art and portrays the worlds that surround them. The volume is a collaboration of two artists, Dafford and myself working to create a volume (225 pages) that gives a broad look at this nationally renowned public artist and his work.

Dennis Paul Williams Book Soul Exchange

In recent months, I have had the distinct honor of producing a book about the artist Dennis Paul Williams entitled Soul Exchange. I served as photographer, editor, designer, and writer for the book whose cover is shown here. It is available at Barnes and Noble, Amazon.com, UL's University Art Museum or by contacting UL Press at ulpress.org.