A rich and layered photographic exploration of the people andplaces that influenced Raven Jackson’s directorial debut film, StoriesFrom a Place Where All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt, the companionbook features lyrical writing, evocative photos, and contributionsfrom voices that speak to the film’s quiet yet powerful themes andthe rural Southern setting. Also includes the full script and incrediblephotography captured during the production.Includes a foreword by Kasi Lemmons; poetry by Alice Walker, TracyK. Smith, Lucille Clifton, and Reginald Helms Jr.; essays and wordsby Sheila Atim, Kiese Laymon, Charleen McClure, Pamela Shepard,and many others; and an afterword by Marwa Helal.