Whiskey making has been an integral part of American history since frontier times. In Kentucky; early settlers brought stills to preserve grain; and they soon found that the limestone-filtered water and the unique climate of the scenic Bluegrass region made it an ideal place for the production of barrel-aged liquor. And so; bourbon whiskey was born.More than two hundred commercial distilleries were operating in Kentucky before Prohibition; but only sixty-one reopened after its repeal in 1933. As the popularity of Americas native spirit increases worldwide; many historic distilleries are being renovated; refurbished; and brought back into operation. Unfortunately; these spaces; with their antique tools and aging architecture; are being dismantled to make way for modern structures and machinery. In The Birth of Bourbon; award-winning photographer Carol Peachee takes readers on an unforgettable tour of lost distilleries as well as facilities undergoing renewal; such as the famous Old Taylor and James E. Pepper distilleries in Lexington; Kentucky. This beautiful book also includes spaces that well-known brands; including Makers Mark; Woodford Reserve; Four Roses; and Buffalo Trace; have preserved as a homage to their rich histories.Using a technique known as high-dynamic-range imaging -- a process that produces rich saturation; intensely clarified details; and a full spectrum of light -- Peachee reveals the vibrant life lingering in artifacts from worn cypress fermenting tubs to extravagant copper stills. This lavish celebration of bourbons heritage will delight whiskey aficionados; history buffs; and art lovers alike.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Nice CollectionBy Slayer FanMost books containing work on this subject are tiny; here is a volume that has work different from most of the others and can be viewed without a magnifying glass. Although not everything you might expect is here a wonderful effort.5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Views of the Dark OneBy Grady HarpART OF THE DEVIL is a fascinating book that author Arturo Graf has curated and written. The book looks at images of the Devil - or Satan; Lucifer; Beelzebub; Antichrist; Abaddon; Mammon; serpent; Perdition; Fallen Angel; among many other names - as depicted by artists for centuries.. The book is rich in reproductions of images from frescoes; paintings; drawings; book illustrations that extend from medieval times to the present. It is entertaining to see how the world at certain times in history gave the devil different faces and personalities: the hideous beastie from early sacred books and paintings; such as the dark presence from Dantes Inferno; becoming the very darkly handsome character as in the drawings and paintings reflecting Goethes Faust story; to the fallen angel of the Pre-Raphaelite artists; and the sculpture of the large Hand of the Devil clutching man.What makes this picture book so special is the quality of writing of Arturo Graf; a writer and art historian who is unafraid to impose his own quality of drama and suspense to his study. This is a very worthy book for the art library of all those who are fascinated by ancient art and who simultaneously enjoy studying the changing perception of one character. The Devil has never been so available to study! Grady Harp; December 10
