New Orleans

Can the vibrant, chaotic, and soulful spirit of the southern states be captured in a coffee table book? Werner Pawlok’s colorful photography does just that. In New Orleans, Pawlok portrays the city’s rich diversity: lively streets pulsing with soul and blues, colonial-era architecture, and the people who define life in the "Big Easy." This stunning visual journey celebrates New Orleans as the birthplace of jazz, blues, and soul.

Pawlok captures the essence of the city’s Cajun and Creole culture, from the colorful streets of the French Quarter to graffiti-covered walls and bustling bars, immersing readers in its dynamic music and art scenes. The city's colonial-era charm and the vibrant energy of its people come alive through his lens.

Renowned since the 1980s, Pawlok, often compared to Warhol and Mapplethorpe, brings his intimate, unconventional style to this opulent book. With every photo, he reveals the enduring spirit and cultural richness of "Nola."