Grand Coteau

Grand Coteau photography by John Slaughter Grand Coteau is an iconic photographic record of a unique, historic Louisiana town, spanning thirty-five years (1977-2012). Photographer John Slaughter has selected choice images from his archive of vistas, architecture, and citizens to deliver a poetic presentation. An insightful introduction by Patrice Melnick as well as poignant captions add a social narrative that will inform and deepen one’s experience of the artful images. For those familiar with the town, Grand Coteau will expand your appreciation. For everyone else it will reveal a place like no other.  To view select images from the book, visit www.grandcoteaubook.com. About the Photographer John Slaughter took a serious interest in still photography while attending Northwestern University in Chicago. He spent a great deal of his time there in the film department though he was an English major. (John had several "Brownie" cameras growing up and even took a photo of John F. Kennedy