Visions of America - Photographing Democracy by Joseph Sohm

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*UPDATE: This video is a Bronze winner in the 31st Annual Telly Awards!

Visions of America addresses a single question: How do you photograph democracy? After all, democracy is an idea, and not something one can easily wrap ones lens around. But photographing democracy is indeed what Joseph Sohm has done in this epic journey across the fifty states.

To capture this countrys incredible diversity, Joseph Sohm framed his national work as George Seurat might a pointillist painting. With each photograph, an individual dot was applied to his American canvas.

Spanning three decades, tens of thousands of images were assembled in what becomes a compelling mosaic. With a foreword by legendary travel writer, Paul Theroux (at right), and lyrics by two of Americas most distinguished songwriters, Alan and Marilyn Bergman, Visions of America is a work of historic value and significance.

Visions of America is a perceptive work about both the photographer and the photographed. Reflecting on the wisdom of the founders, coupled with personal observations about American history, Sohm takes us on an insightful journey down the back roads and byways of the U.S., ultimately leading to a deeper understanding and appreciation of who we are as a nation and a people. Visions of America is a sweeping portrait of life in the American democracy, a portrait that shows us US, the United States.

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[RaoulDukeDrGonzo]

America isn't Democracy, its suppose to be a Constitutional Republic!!!!

[pxlpainter]

This book is amazing... every American will be able to relate to in in many ways! it was truly an honor to work on this video with you Joe!

[alicerosalinda1]

Visions of America is an amazing piece of work by a brilliant photographer, historian, storyteller and lover of America. It is truly inspirational and a must see/read for everyone ... young and old.

[genoandrews]

So Cool - thanks.

[HolyFrcknCrap]

Nice photography! I recognize some of those pictures!