A fascinating tour of historic New Orleans as seen in rare postcards from the early twentieth century

Matthew Griffis has published on the use of postcards in historical research and presented on New Orleans postcards at the Louisiana Historical Association's annual conference. He saw New Orleans for the first time in 2011 and has since collected over 1,000 vintage postcards of the Crescent City.

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A captivating and richly detailed exploration into the visual culture of New Orleans's past. Through painstaking research Griffis has succeeded in welcoming his readers into the fascinating world of deltiology, bringing us rarely seen early twentieth-century glimpses of one of America's most celebrated cities.

Heather Veneziano, New Orleans–based architectural historian

It is well researched, accurate, and informative and will be of great interest both historically and as general reading. It is also the perfect gift for any visitor to the Crescent City as a reminder of time spent there or as a gift to someone at home. New Orleans is unique on so many levels, and this excellent book captures many important elements of its rich and colorful history in an enjoyable and easily readable way.

Scott Faragher, author, music agent, and manager

This beautiful book will appeal to aficionados of New Orleans's built environment, to those interested in the cultural history of the postcard, and to everyone who loves the aesthetics and artistry of vintage graphics.

Richard Campanella, geographer, author, and professor at Tulane University