Mardi Gras and New Orleans Picture Books
I have a book about the history of Mardi Gras and one depicting the scenery of New Orleans through pictures:
"Mardi Gras: A Pictorial History of Carnival in New Orleans" by Leonard V. Huber.
A picture book depicting the history of Mardi Gras, with more than 160 photos and drawings of parades, balls, and revelers in costume. There are also portraits of early kings and queens. Comus, Rex, and Bacchus parades are shown, as well as 19th century drawings of Momus floats and a photo of a float in the 1974 Endymion parade.
Published by Pelican Publishing Co., Gretna, LA.
Second printing, November 1989.
Softcover: 96 pages. Brand New.
Book Price: $10.00 + s/h.
"New Orleans in Photographs" by Sharon Keating.
A book with many colored photos of buildings and scenery in the French Quarter, Uptown, and Mid-City.
This includes homes, restaurants, hotels, and local attractions such as the St. Louis Cathedral in Jackson Square. There are also pictures of scenery along the Mississippi River and Lakefront. In addition, there are photos of Mardi Gras parades and local festivals.
Published by Gramercy Books, New York
(September 6, 2005).
Hardcover: 128 pages. Brand New.
Book Price: $16.00 + s/h.
*To buy the Mardi Gras or New Orleans books, send a money order (postal, etc.), cash, or check payable to John B. Gooch III at my home address of 235 Dorrington Blvd., Metairie, LA 70005.
If you have any questions about the items above, send an email to me John Gooch.
