Publisher/Writers and Readers Publishing

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"Portraits and Dreams" is a photo book by children living in the Appalachian Mountains in southeastern Kentucky, USA. The book is divided into categories: "Self-Portraits," "Animals," "Family Portraits," and "Dreams." In locations surrounded by abundant nature, children between the ages of 6 and 14 point their lenses at themselves and their families. The text accompanying the photographs was collected by teachers in the area, and describes the photographs and the children's lifestyles and personalities. The adorable expressions of self-portraits and self-portraits taken with a timer, such as the photo used on the cover. In addition to pet cats and dogs, there are animals that convey the daily life of rural life, such as chickens and pigs that appear to be livestock. There are also heartwarming group photos of familiar people such as parents and siblings, and cuts that convey the local situation. There are also photos of child-like motifs such as children fooling around, doing somersaults, and taking pictures of dolls, and other innocent, unpretentious black-and-white photos of children with a simple atmosphere. Published in "The Photobook: A History Volume Ⅱ."