Forthcoming for the Fall of 2010:

BARNS OF THE UPPER MIDWEST

by Mark Diedrich

Mark Diedrich has been photographing barns of the Upper Midwest for some years now. He has finally decided to publish a gallery of his photos,along with a Short History of Upper Midwest Barns. The text explains the development of barn-building in the Upper Midwest and the different types and styles of barns. Many barns have already fallen, and many more are derelicts, left to the mercy of the elements. This is an effort to bring attention to notable, interesting, or just plain beautiful barns which still stand in this region. Diedrich utilizes his love of history with skillful use of the camera to make this a highly valuable book. The text features many quotations from the farmers themselves and the experts who tried to help them. Learn (and see) the English Barn, the Raised Barn, the Foundation Barn, the Basement Barn, the limestone barn, the Monitor Roof Barn, the Saxon or Hay Barn, and the Western or Mormon-style Barn.

[Fall 2010; 9" x 9", 100 p., full-color photo gallery, $24.95]