Reviews
"A masterpiece of a book...The pictures are uncannily good, as is the narrative of spoken words from the farmers photographed. This book will get you thinking about what's left that's good about America, and what is precious about human beings." --Clyde Edgerton, author ofThe Bible Salesman "The passion and devotion of these people are the true essence in what [Paul]Mobley's pictures express, and what the personal stories, edited by [Katrina] Fried, reinforce. The combination is breathtaking. American Farmer is a richly layered mosaic of brilliant visuals and honest text that honors the farmers and ranchers across America. Mobley's keen vision of the American farmer, and his ability to capture the spirit which each farmer embodies, will impress readers. --Jessica Higgins, Foreword Magazine "As photographer Paul Mobley shows...there is no better way to get to the heart of farm life than through portraits and stories of the farmers themselves. This collection of photographs, with text by Katrina Fried, tells the tale of farmers across the country, from cattle ranchers in Montana to citrus farmers in Florida." --Down East Magazine "[Katrina] Fried transcribes their stories into engaging - the highlight of the book - that present a cross-section of America that is politically active, proud of its traditions but open to experimentation, and often pleased to see college-educated offspring return to the family business." --Publishers Weekly "Paul Mobley confirms my theory that the average American citizen, when they spend enough time with agriculturalists, will fall in love with them. He's their best advocate right now. Once he publishes this national photography book, more Americans will get to fall in love with farmers and ranchers." "...you should see Mobley work. He scopes the landscape quickly looking for the unique and distinct...The finished photograph was amazing." "When it comes out, buy this book. It'll be worth every penny." --Julia Murphree, Public Relations Director, Arizona Farm Bureau "Paul Mobley does for American agriculture what Ansel Adams did for the American west." --Erik L. Ness, Director of Communications and Media Relations, New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau "Paul Mobley has captured something about the American spirit and the people who have been living and working on the land. It's a living spirit that is part of America's future. Paul's work has made the faces of America's farmers and ranchers visible to the rest of America." --Joe Maley, Director, Texas Farm Bureau "Paul is an outstanding photographer...and I know this book is really going to be something special...Without a doubt this will likely be the definitive book on the faces of farmers in America." -Michael Danna, Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, and host, "This Week in Louisiana Agriculture" "The book will be excellent...I believe he has a real love for our members that comes across in his work." --Jeff Helms,Director of Communications, Alabama Farmers Federation "You are a real pro. We enjoyed working with you." --Gene Hall, Director of Public Relations, Texas Farm Bureau Federation, "Paul Mobley confirms my theory that the average American citizen, when they spend enough time with agriculturalists, will fall in love with them. He's their best advocate right now. Once he publishes this national photography book, more Americans will get to fall in love with farmers and ranchers." "...you should see Mobley work. He scopes the landscape quickly looking for the unique and distinct...The finished photograph was amazing." "When it comes out, buy this book. It'll be worth every penny." --Julia Murphree, Public Relations Director, Arizona Farm Bureau "Paul Mobley does for American agriculture what Ansel Adams did for the American west." --Erik L. Ness, Director of Communications and Media Relations, New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau "Paul Mobley has captured something about the American spirit and the people who have been living and working on the land. It's a living spirit that is part of America's future. Paul's work has made the faces of America's farmers and ranchers visible to the rest of America." --Joe Maley, Director, Texas Farm Bureau "Paul is an outstanding photographer...and I know this book is really going to be something special...Without a doubt this will likely be the definitive book on the faces of farmers in America." -Michael Danna, Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, and host, "This Week in Louisiana Agriculture" "The book will be excellent...I believe he has a real love for our members that comes across in his work." --Jeff Helms,Director of Communications, Alabama Farmers Federation "You are a real pro. We enjoyed working with you." --Gene Hall, Director of Public Relations, Texas Farm Bureau Federation, "A masterpiece of a book...The pictures are uncannily good, as is the narrative of spoken words from the farmers photographed. This book will get you thinking about what's left that's good about America, and what is precious about human beings." --Clyde Edgerton, author ofThe Bible Salesman "As photographer Paul Mobley shows...there is no better way to get to the heart of farm life than through portraits and stories of the farmers themselves. This collection of photographs, with text by Katrina Fried, tells the tale of farmers across the country, from cattle ranchers in Montana to citrus farmers in Florida." --Down EastMagazine "[Katrina] Fried transcribes their stories into engaging narratives - the highlight of the book - that present a cross-section of America that is politically active, proud of its traditions but open to experimentation, and often pleased to see college-educated offspring return to the family business." --Publishers Weekly "Simply stunning." --Kansas City Star "The passion and devotion of these people are the true essence in what [Paul]Mobley's pictures express, and what the personal stories, edited by [Katrina] Fried, reinforce. The combination is breathtaking. American Farmer is a richly layered mosaic of brilliant visuals and honest text that honors the farmers and ranchers across America. Mobley's keen vision of the American farmer, and his ability to capture the spirit which each farmer embodies, will impress readers. --ForewordMagazine "The first portrait collection of modern American farmers and ranchers to be published, [American Farmer] pairs anecdotes and memoirs in an excellent visual and artistic survey." --Midwest Book Review "Paul Mobley confirms my theory that the average American citizen, when they spend enough time with agriculturalists, will fall in love with them. He's their best advocate right now. Once he publishes this national photography book, more Americans will get to fall in love with farmers and ranchers...buy this book. It'll be worth every penny." --Julie Murphree, Public Relations Director, Arizona Farm Bureau "Paul Mobley does for American agriculture what Ansel Adams did for the American west." --Erik L. Ness, Director of Communications and Media Relations, New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau "Paul Mobley has captured something about the American spirit and the people who have been living and working on the land. It's a living spirit that is part of America's future. Paul's work has made the faces of America's farmers and ranchers visible to the rest of America." --Joe Maley, Director, Texas Farm Bureau "Paul is an outstanding photographer...and I know this book is really going to be something special...Without a doubt this will likely be the definitive book on the faces of farmers in America." -Michael Danna, Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, and host, "This Week in Louisiana Agriculture", "Paul was very captivating, engaging, and charming. I can vouch that people were in line, and the line continued, and continued, and continued. We sold out of all 60 books and could have sold 100. I stood with a colleague and watched as Paul signed books, and everyone who approached him had a story to tell. Paul listened carefully to each and every one of those stories with an open mind, and an open heart, and that drew people to him. You have a star on your hands." --Todd Foltz, Osborn and Barr, 2010 NAMA Agri-marketing Conference "Dear Mr. Mobley: I was at Lawrence Tractor in Visalia, CA., and they gave me a copy of yourAmerican Farmerphotos. I was going to flip through it quickly and get on with my chores. I went through about 10 pages and I had chills. The photos are incredible. I've been around farmers all my life (my Grandpa and Dad were farmers) and I've always admired them and their character and their LOOK. But I've never seen them quite how you capture them. No way will I flip through that book. I will sit down and study and feel the feelings that each one of your photos produces in me. Something that can stir my insides like that is quite simply ART. You have a new admirer." --Greg Nichols DDS, Porterville CA "An impressive portrait covering all manner of contemporary American farming and ranching." --ColorMagazine. "A masterpiece of a book...The pictures are uncannily good, as is the narrative of spoken words from the farmers photographed. This book will get you thinking about what's left that's good about America, and what is precious about human beings." --Clyde Edgerton, author ofThe Bible Salesman "As photographer Paul Mobley shows...there is no better way to get to the heart of farm life than through portraits and stories of the farmers themselves. This collection of photographs, with text by Katrina Fried, tells the tale of farmers across the country, from cattle ranchers in Montana to citrus farmers in Florida." --Down EastMagazine "[Katrina] Fried transcribes their stories into engaging narratives - the highlight of the book - that present a cross-section of America that is politically active, proud of its traditions but open to experimentation, and often pleased to see college-educated offspring return to the family business." --Publishers Weekly "Simply stunning." --Kansas City Star "The passion and devotion of these people are the true essence in what [Paul]Mobley's pictures express, and what the personal stories, edited by [Katrina] Fried, reinforce. The combination is breathtaking. American Farmer is a richly layered mosaic of brilliant visuals and honest text that honors the farmers and ranchers across America. Mobley's keen vision of the American farmer, and his ability to capture the spirit which each farmer embodies, will impress readers. --ForewordMagazine "The first portrait collection of modern American farmers and ranchers to be published, [American Farmer] pairs anecdotes and memoirs in an excellent visual and artistic survey." --Midwest Book Review "Paul Mobley confirms my theory that the average American citizen, when they spend enough time with agriculturalists, will fall in love with them. He's their best advocate right now. Once he publishes this national photography book, more Americans will get to fall in love with farmers and ranchers...buy this book. It'll be worth every penny." --Julie Murphree, Public Relations Director, Arizona Farm Bureau "Paul Mobley does for American agriculture what Ansel Adams did for the American west." --Erik L. Ness, Director of Communications and Media Relations, New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau "Paul Mobley has captured something about the American spirit and the people who have been living and working on the land. It's a living spirit that is part of America's, "The passion and devotion of these people are the true essence in what [Paul]Mobley's pictures express, and what the personal stories, edited by [Katrina] Fried, reinforce. The combination is breathtaking. American Farmer is a richly layered mosaic of brilliant visuals and honest text that honors the farmers and ranchers across America. Mobley's keen vision of the American farmer, and his ability to capture the spirit which each farmer embodies, will impress readers. --Jessica Higgins, Foreword Magazine "As photographer Paul Mobley shows...there is no better way to get to the heart of farm life than through portraits and stories of the farmers themselves. This collection of photographs, with text by Katrina Fried, tells the tale of farmers across the country, from cattle ranchers in Montana to citrus farmers in Florida." --Down East Magazine "[Katrina] Fried transcribes their stories into engaging - the highlight of the book - that present a cross-section of America that is politically active, proud of its traditions but open to experimentation, and often pleased to see college-educated offspring return to the family business." --Publishers Weekly "Paul Mobley confirms my theory that the average American citizen, when they spend enough time with agriculturalists, will fall in love with them. He's their best advocate right now. Once he publishes this national photography book, more Americans will get to fall in love with farmers and ranchers." "...you should see Mobley work. He scopes the landscape quickly looking for the unique and distinct...The finished photograph was amazing." "When it comes out, buy this book. It'll be worth every penny." --Julia Murphree, Public Relations Director, Arizona Farm Bureau "Paul Mobley does for American agriculture what Ansel Adams did for the American west." --Erik L. Ness, Director of Communications and Media Relations, New Mexico Farm and Livestock Bureau "Paul Mobley has captured something about the American spirit and the people who have been living and working on the land. It's a living spirit that is part of America's future. Paul's work has made the faces of America's farmers and ranchers visible to the rest of America." --Joe Maley, Director, Texas Farm Bureau "Paul is an outstanding photographer...and I know this book is really going to be something special...Without a doubt this will likely be the definitive book on the faces of farmers in America." -Michael Danna, Louisiana Farm Bureau Federation, and host, "This Week in Louisiana Agriculture" "The book will be excellent...I believe he has a real love for our members that comes across in his work." --Jeff Helms,Director of Communications, Alabama Farmers Federation "You are a real pro. We enjoyed working with you." --Gene Hall, Director of Public Relations, Texas Farm Bureau Federation
