On Thursday, August 28th, 7PM, at the Walpole Town Hall, Walpole, NH, author Ray Boas and designer Jan Kobeski will present an illustrated talk explaining how Boas’s recently published book, As It Was… And Still Is… Walpole, New Hampshire, evolved from a collection, to an idea; to piles of notes and sorted images, and finally to the printed page.

The full-color book takes the reader through more than 125 years of history – shown on 128 pages via 350 rarely seen images. Based on Boas’s collection of postcards and stereoviews begun more than a decade ago, the book was completed for publication in conjunction with Walpole’s 2014 Old Home Days celebration. The postcards and stereoviews, with historical captions, are keyed to maps which begin each section of the book. Also included is a collection of historical articles written by Boas for The Walpole Clarion, (the town’s monthly newsletter) and a brief history of postcards further illustrated by Walpole postals.

The illustrated talk reviews the genesis and growth of Boas’s collection of cards and stereoviews, the design decisions that determined the look of the finished publication, and detailed looks at the many of the published images. The presentation on the 28th has been expanded to include recently acquired images. Attendees will also have the opportunity to view original stereoviews in an antique stereoviewer. Anyone interested in local history, Walpole, or publication design will find the talk informative. The August 28th presentation is free, and open to everyone. For further information call Ray at 603 756-4545 or Jan at 603 756-9802.