leads travelers into the most authentic experience of this distinct American region, working closely with an eclectic team of trusted locals. Contributors include social justice activist Bryan Stevenson, pitmaster Flora Payne, poet Beth Ann Fennely, jazz band leader Ben Jaffe, fishing guide Moe Newman and writer Daniel Wallace, among others. Topics in the handsome volume include bourbon, literature, civil rights history, Alabama folk art, barbecue icons, tabasco, Florida springs, Herschel Walker, recording studios and more. Illustrated map of Alabama folk art Our essential list of southern books, films, and music An interview with a barbecue legend | Travel Guide American South