Tide Runners book talk by Tim Barnwell at Transylvania County Library

The Transylvania County Library in Brevard, NC, will be hosting a talk by prominent North Carolina photographer and author Tim Barnwell as part of their Brown Bag Lunch series on Tuesday, March 17th from 12-1 pm. Mr. Barnwell will speak about his latest book, Tide Runners: Shrimping and Fishing on the Carolinas and Georgia Coast.
The talk will profile this exciting new book, the culmination of a nine-year project documenting this rugged, and fading, way of life. It includes over 100 color photographs along with oral history interviews where people share stories of their lives and daily activities as they struggle to make a living from the sea. Mr. Barnwell will share his experiences meeting his subjects and relate their stories as well. A PowerPoint presentation will showcase the beauty of the coast and the daily lives of this hard working, independent group of people.
The library’s monthly Bag Lunch Arts Series spotlights authors, artists, performers, and speakers who share their talent and knowledge. They are held at 12 noon in the Rogow Family Community Room in the library. Patrons are encouraged to bring along a bag lunch to enjoy before the program. Cookies and coffee are courtesy of the Friends of the Library. Programs last approximately one hour. The talk is free and open to the public. Mr. Barnwell will be signing books following the talk. The library is located at 212 S. Gaston St. in Brevard.
Mr. Barnwell is the author of seven books including The Face of Appalachia, On Earth’s Furrowed Brow, Hands in Harmony, Blue and Ridge Parkway Vistas, Great Smoky Mountains Vistas, Faces & Places of Cashiers Valley, and Tide runners: Shrimping and Fishing on the Carolinas and Georgia Coast. This is his fourth presentation at the library over the past four years.