April 20th: Jim Harrison to sign books at Burry Bookstore in Hartsville

Burry Bookstore
presents
Author Jim Harrison

Friday, April 20th
from 4:30 to 5:30

Harrison will be signing copies of his new book
The Palmetto & Its South Carolina Home.

Appearing on glassware, stationery, jewelry, and many other decorative and functional objects, the palmetto tree is an omnipresent symbol in South Carolina culture. For Harrison, the palmetto remains foremost an icon of the wondrous Carolina coastal habitats. Sweeping images of the coast have been part of Harrison's art since the beginning of his career, and he continues to illustrate his love of the South Carolina coast by capturing the beauty of the state tree amid the many stunning and enchanting scenes included here.The Palmetto and Its South Carolina Home explores the historical background of the palmetto tree and its many ties to South Carolina's heritage as a symbol of strength and beauty.

Jim Harrison describes himself as a mood realist artist. Through his work he seeks to evoke in the viewer the same deep appreciation he holds for America's scenic heritage. Harrison has devoted much of his life and art to the preservation of the past. He studied art at the University of South Carolina and launched his professional career in 1971 on the sidewalks of New York's Greenwich Village. Harrison's first book,Pathways to a Southern Coast, was published by the University of South Carolina Press in 1986 and was brought back into print in 2009.

Please call 843-332-2511 for more information or email Emily Phillips at burrybooks@msn.com.