This year marks the 50th anniversary of the historic Selma to Montgomery marches that served as a catalyst for the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. These marches were an important part of the Civil Rights Movement and the photographs and video footage from these events remain as powerful and stunning as they were 50 years ago. Marching to the Freedom Dream is a collection of photos taken by Dan Budnik that documents three of the most important marches of the Civil Rights Movement. The images in this book are gorgeous and the accompanying text provides insightful context and personal information about participants in the marches. Check out Marching to the Freedom Dream at the John T. Richardson Library, Call Number 323.1196 B9278m2014.
Richard Linklater’s critically acclaimed film Boyhood was an ambitious undertaking to say the least. Starting in 2002, Linklater shot the film in pieces over the course of 12 years, using the same cast and crafting the story along the way in order to incorporate the life experiences of the actors. The result is a stunning and realistic exploration of adolescence, relationships, emotional growth, and human aging. The new collectionBoyhood: Twelve Years on Film, from photographer Matt Lankes, serves as an excellent companion piece to the film Boyhood. Not only are the photos beautiful, but the personal reflections from the actors and filmmakers highlight what an impact this project had on their off-screen lives. Check out Boyhood: Twelve Years on Film at the Loop Campus Library, Call Number 791.4372 L289b2014
Established in 1872 as the United States’ first National Park, Yellowstone is known the world over for its unique geothermal features, stunning landscapes, and abundant wildlife. With an area well over two million acres that crosses into three states, Yellowstone is home to hundreds of species in animals, including many that are endangered or threatened. Paul Johnsgard explores the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem and its myriad inhabitants in his excellent book, Yellowstone Wildlife. Illustrated with incredible photographs taken by Thomas Mangelsen.Yellowstone Wildlife provides a rich and informative view of the lives of these animals as well as a natural history of these amazing park. Check out Yellowstone Wildlife: Ecology and Natural History of the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem at the John T. Richardson Library, Call Number 508.78752 J659Y.