Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for June 2–8

Epoch Booklist: Recommended Reading for June 2–8
This week, we feature a Smoky Mountains cookbook with a side of savory stories and a unique slant on one of America’s most beloved illustrators.

Art

‘Norman Rockwell’s Models: In and out of the Studio’ By S.T. Haggerty

For fans of Norman Rockwell, Haggerty has made a beautiful and unique contribution to the artist’s legacy. The author thoroughly discusses many of Rockwell’s paintings from the perspective of those who modeled for them, including their experiences while the works were produced and what it was like anticipating the release of the artwork. It also tells of how Rockwell came across and selected models and why he chose regular people instead of professionals for his paintings. It’s an intimate look at one of America’s treasures.

Dustin Bass is the creator and host of the American Tales podcast, and co-founder of The Sons of History. He writes two weekly series for The Epoch Times: Profiles in History and This Week in History. He is also an author.
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