West Ironbound: Portrait of an Island $30
On Saturday, August 6, 2011, the anderson gallery of contemporary photography, launched a book and a photography exhibition, both called West Ironbound: Portrait of an Island. In essence, both are creative works that combine images and text to create a story that explores the magical presence of West Ironbound Island, located near the Kingsburg Peninsula at the mouth of the LaHave River.
The book and exhibition were both undertaken in part to support the fundraising initiatives of the Kingsburg Coastal Conservancy (KCC), a local land trust and charitable organization. The main purpose of the project is to raise funds to buy the half of West Ironbound Island the KCC does not already own, ensuring the island remains protected and accessible to the public forever.
The book, which is published in a limited edition hardcover and a quality paperback, is a collaborative effort of photographer Mariëtte Roodenburg, designer Christine Higdon and writer Larry Gaudet. The photo exhibit highlights images from the book by Mariëtte Roodenburg.
“The KCC hopes that this wondrous book about West Ironbound, and the efforts of those who created it, will inspire others to contribute their own style of fundraising energy to the campaign to purchase the rest of the island,” said Marion Homer, Chair of the KCC Board.
In advance of the book’s publication, the project had already raised some $50,000, the result of a campaign that invited Kingsburg-area residents and visitors to become “Patrons” of the book for a minimum donation to the KCC of $1000. Those who became Patrons have their names recognized in the book. “The next phase of the project, being led by the KCC, is to widen the search for financial support, building on the momentum established with the book and exhibit project.”
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