Now and Then and Again is based upon Leslie Simpson's slide program titled "Extreme Makeover: Joplin Edition."  The program compared current views of Joplin historic sites with vintage photographs of the same locations.  Sometimes it was a vacant lot or a new structure replacing the historic building.  Other times it was an existing building that had been covered up or remodeled beyond recognition.  Then she finished up with some good news--buildings and houses that have been restored and/or adapted to new uses. 

The 98-page book includes 195 images from the slide program.  It is available for $17.95 at the Post Memorial Art Reference Library and at other locations to be announced later.  Mail order price is $21.95 for media rate (5 days) or $23.50 for priority (2 days).  All proceeds from book sales go to support the Post Library.

See below for a sample page from the book.