Here, a triumvirate of artists catches the strange elegance of Ossabaw, one of Georgia's little-known barrier islands--its layers of history and grand wilds, its reckless stillness and stirring shadow, its mystery and manners. In a collaboration of ink, color, and film, these gifted artists show how a place can spark human genius. Think of this book as a shrine of imagination to Ossabaw. All and yet nothing is revealed. May Ossabaw ever remain so beautifully untouched. This handsome book captures the magic of Ossabaw Island. Jack Leigh's startling photographs, the engaging paintings of Alan Campbell, and the spirited essay by James Kilgo bring to life the island's mysteries and untouched beauty. At first, it seems a stretch, using three mediums to put together a portrait of Ossasbaw Island.

No one disputes the talents of Jack Leigh, Alan Campbell and the late James Kilgo. But do their disciplines--photography, painting and prose--meld in this instance? The reply is a resounding yes, and the result is a remarkable book. Employs masters of the camera lens, written word, and painted canvas to offer testimony to the enduring natural beauty of Georgia's Ossabaw Island . Ossabaw: Evocations of an Island transcends the category of coffee-table book by providing thought-provoking depth and substance. Together, the devotions of these artists will help you see one of coastal Georgia's natural treasures in an entirely new way. Ossabaw is an inspired effort by three devotees of this coastal heritage preserve. A compelling look at the first of Georgia's State Heritage Trust preserves. If you're drawn to coastal wildernesses and/or extraordinarily well-produced books, Ossabaw: Evocations of an Island is a book for you.

A collection of interpretations of the uppermost (near Savannah) but least fabled of Georgia's golden isles by photographer Jack Leigh, writer James Kilgo, and painter Alan Campbell, the enticement is a treat for both the mind and eye.