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Book Reviews of Appalachian Lives
Book Review: Appalachian Lives
Summary: 1 Stars
As a native Kentuckian, Mr. Adams should be ashamed to present this work as even a part of the Appalachian culture. It is my opinion that he has sold out his heritage to make money on the disabilities and infirmities of people who have no idea of how they are being portrayed in these photos. There may be people who live this way in Appalachia but it is not unique to our area. Poverty is universal. As happens so many times, Mr. Adams, has searched out the worst in the Appalachian culture to perpetuate the stereotypes that we have worked so hard to overcome.Book Review: Art for the intelligent, informed and open minded
Summary: 5 Stars
Those who have followed Shelby's work know of his deep respect for the friends and families he photographs. His talent, dedication and love for his subjects is apparent in his work and reinforced by his text. This third volume is a "must have."Book Review: Beautiful Reality
Summary: 5 Stars
I am somewhat confused by the people who bash Mr. Adams work, and those who suggest that he is exploiting poverty. The local Wal Mart magazine racks are packed full of airbrushed images of malnourished pop icons. Noone gets upset at that, and that isn't a reality in any sense of the word.
Mr. Adams has brought beauty from the everyday. He has shown us happiness is not purchased at a make up counter, or a tanning salon. He shows us true reality of living, and that simplicity is beauty.
For those who think he is showing the worst of Appalachia, I disagree... he is showing the common everyday life, and the effervescence of humanity that noone should be ashamed of.
The problem with most people is they don't have a warped sense of beauty. Mr. Adams captures the polor opposites of light and dark. The stark reality of death and the joy of life... even if that life makes some uncomfortable. To those living it, they know no difference, and make no apologies.
Book Review: Disgusting and disrespectful.
Summary: 2 Stars
I was shocked when I viewed the work of Adams. While I do believe that he is a talented photographer I believe his work and talent could be channeled to something better than reinforcing stereotypes of those who live in Appalachia. It seems that it is still politically correct to degrade the Appalachian 'hillbilly'. I was deeply offended by his work.Book Review: Liar!!
Summary: 1 Stars
Shelby should be ashamed of himself!! He knows he staged these pics...I am a resident of one of the hollers photographed!! I am close personal friends with some of the subjects and they were told what to wear, how to look, where to stand to get the worst possible background. I am from a holler and I am a proud, CLEAN, HARDWORKING, HOLLER DWELLER!! Shame on you for what you have done to your own kin!!
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