April 03, 2006
Wm. Stage's "Pictures of People"
Longtime RFT contributor Wm. Stage has produced an entertaining book of photos, capturing a cross-section of St. Louisans during the 1980s and '90s, mirroring his time with the Riverfront Times. The book, the simply-named "Pictures of People," focuses on faces that'll immediately register, along with some that'd be anonymous to you without Stage's low-key, relatively low-tech approach to portrait photography.
Many of the shots were taken from impromptu sessions from his (in)famous "Street Talk" feature, a staple in the paper during the Hartmann Years. Others were shot during Stage's regular rambles through City neighborhoods, barrooms and courtrooms.
On KDHX's "The Wire," tonight, Stage will share some of the stories behind the photos, as well as giving info on where the book can be purchased. If you're around a radio, it'll air from 7:30-8:00 p.m. this evening. If not, catch the episode as a podcast or via streaming audio, free for the next four weeks.