Publisher/Loose Joint

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"Hardtack" is a collection of photographs by American photographer Rahim Fortune. Fortune is known for meticulously digging into the memories of his family and community, layering personal and social history to create serene, poetic portrayals of the culture rooted in the American South. Taking its title from the Civil War-era preserved food "hardtack," Fortune uses it as a metaphor for enduring resilience, reexamining the history and present of Black communities. Photographed over a period of approximately 10 years in Texas and throughout the South, the portraits and landscapes capture iconic figures—ceremonies, festivals, dancers, and pageant queens—and capture the transmission of pride and creativity across generations. The debossed fabric hardcover binding adds a substantial dimension to Fortune's visual exploration, resonating with the temporality and tactility of the photographs. This book weaves a story connecting the past and present, echoing yet distinctly different depths from his previous work, "I Can't Stand to See You Cry."