Visions of America Reviews by Online Journalists

Copies of Visions of America have been sent out to a wide variety of online book reviewers and bloggers and many have already written about their thoughts and opinions of the book:

Book Review:  Visons of America
by Library Journal

This is more than an amazing book—it is an epic work so breathtaking that it is nearly beyond written description. Sohm brings more than 30 years of experience and devotion as a historian, teacher, photographer, and writer to bear on this monumental pictorial work capturing the breadth, depth, and subtlety of American culture. Clearly a labor of love for American people, places, and history, the book is the expression of a lifetime, both sprawling and intimate, spanning three decades, 50 states, and 1300 images of the people and places that constitute the very heart and soul of America, from its bustling cities to its smallest farms. VERDICT An epic achievement not only in documentary photography but also in social and cultural history, this will be a delight for the general public, scholars, and photographers. Most highly recommended.

—Raymond Bial, First Light Photography, Urbana, IL......  LINK...

Visions of America by Joseph Sohm

New Paradigm Digest (www.newparadigmdigest.com) January 2010

Like many kids, Joe Sohm received a camera as a gift from his parents. He went on to become history teacher and ultimately combined his love of history and photography becoming one of the leading photographers of Americana in the world. He has logged over a million miles in traveling through 50 states over 30 years amassing a collection of 28,000 images... …. READ MORE..

Visions of America by Joseph Sohm

Library Thing (www.librarything.com)  August 2009

"Visions of America" is a masterpiece. It is an inspirational reminder of what this country once was and what it can be again if we remember who we are. I plan to leave the book out for friends and family to browse through; it is good medicine for these tough economic times.. …. READ MORE..

Book Review:

Joseph Sohm's Visions of America  
(Our favorite one!)

Old Musty Books blog (www.oldmustybooks.com)  
by Rachel Baker on July 30, 2009

...I recently received a copy of Visions of America: Photographing Democracy by Joseph Sohm. The premise is based on a single question: “How do you photograph Democracy?” I’m reading the whole thing. Really reading it…and pondering the pictures in regards to the chapter headings and the text ...  READ MORE..

Book Review:

Visions of America: Photographing Democracy by Joseph Sohm

Books and Movies blog (booksandmovies.colvilleblogger.com/)  
Posted By CarrieK on July 28, 2009

I receive books for review every week, and yet no book has ever caused as much excitement in every member of the family as Joseph Sohm’s Visions of America has. 

READ MORE..

Book Review:

Sunday Salon: Visions of America
by Joseph Sohm

Lesa's Book Critiques lesasbookcritiques.blogspot.com  by Lesa Holstine on July 26, 2009

I can't remember when I've had the chance to review a book that was so perfect to share with readers of Sunday Salon. Joseph Sohm's stunning Visions of America: Photographing Democracy is his view of the United States. There are over 1300 photographs and twenty-one essays in a book that leaves the reader in awe of the beauty of this country, and its people. 

READ MORE..

Book Review:

Visions of America by Joseph Sohm

A Reader's Journal (http://readfromatoz.blogspot.com)  
by Booklogged on July 26, 2009

I think Visions of America succeeds in celebrating the American experience and in honoring all. My husband, daughters, mother and I have all been thrilled as we thumbed through the pages. I came in the door the other day and my husband explained, "Awesome!" My mother said, "This is just wonderful."….

READ MORE..

Concert Preview:

Grammy Award-winning talents team with Joseph Sohm for post-inaugural "Visions of America"

Lehigh Valley Live (www.lehighvalleylive.com)  
by Susan Kalan
Friday January 23, 2009, 12:26 AMT

American history teacher turned producer-photographer-writer Joseph Sohm traveled all 50 states for a deeper understanding and appreciation of who we are as a nation and a people. LINK

Pictorial Review: Suite 101.com:

On Visions of America -
Photographing Democracy

Suite 101 Online Magazine (http://artbooks.suite101.com)  by Katherine Kuzma-Beck on July 26, 2009

Photographer and former history teacher, Joseph Sohm has put together a beautiful collection of photographs and essays showcasing the heart of America - its people. 

READ MORE..

Book Preview:

Visions of America by Joseph Sohm

Tipping Toward Lucidity blog (http://estellasrevenge.blogspot.com)  
by Andi on July 26, 2009

I received this book lust-worthy nugget in the mail this week. Visions of America: Photographing Democracy, by Joseph Sohm. I think I mentioned that Chuck and I have been taking a digital photography class on Tuesday nights, and it's really revitalized my interest in photography. …. READ MORE..

Book Review:

Visons of America Book Review
by ChristineMM

The Thinking Mother - August 26, 2009 (www.thethinkingmother.blogspot.com)  
by Rachel Baker on July 30, 2009

..."I loved seeing the high quality photography and the large number of photographs that should go without saying. But what surprised me about VISIONS OF AMERICA once I had it in my hands, was that it is filled with essay stories by Sohm......  READ MORE..