The Storm of 2008 Book

“The Storm of 2008″ is finished. You can order your copy today by clicking here or at the bottom of this post!

The Storm of 2008 Book: Front CoverThe Storm of 2008 Book: Back Cover

This book is photo documentation of Hurricane Ike’s destruction. It is 400 pages and shows over 1000 photos that heavily document the damage that Hurricane Ike caused to the Texas Gulf Coast. So far, this is the largest known documentation of Hurricane Ike.
The book is available in either hard or soft cover. The pages are printed on 80# (135 gsm.) coated, matte paper. This results in a somewhat thicker-than-normal page with a semi-gloss finish to it.
“The Storm of 2008″ covers all directions of Galveston Island from the Seawall to Pelican Island, and from the East end at Apfel Park (and East Beach) all of the way down on the West end past Bermuda and Jamaica Beach. The historic Strand district, Harborside Dr., and residential  neighborhoods are inside the book as well. Also covered is the entire length of the Texas City Dike which is now completely wiped out and closed indefinately. Other area’s in “The Storm of 2008″ include Hitchcock, Dickinson, Bayou Vista, League city, San Leon, Bacliff, Texas City, Galveston, Kemah, Seabrook, Bolivar, Gilchrist, Crystal Beach, and more…

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With just a little over 100 copies sold the first week, here are a couple reviews from others who have gotten the book.
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I’m also impressed with the quality. This looks as good if not better than something at barnes and noble. Holy sh*t the pages are glossy and thick too.

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Great job, Brian Starr! It’s not easy to impress me.

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Vintage snapshots…

Well, not as vintage as one would think, but they definately share the look of old photographs. Just go around and pop off a bunch of random snapshots, give the colors a tweaking and add a TtV frame or border around the pictures.

 

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Pelicans at Pier 20

The Pelicans located at Pier 20, right next to the Ocean Star museum (behind Joe’s Crab Shack), in Galveston make for a good photo opportunity.

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The Galveston/Bolivar Ferry is open to the public

For the first time since Hurricane Ike, the Galveston/Bolivar ferry is open to the public. The city has two boats in service (and possibly a 3rd) from 6am - 9pm Mon-Sun.

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Dickinson Bayou Wildlife Park

      Located on Farm Road 517 in Dickinson, the Wildlife Park features many animals from all around the world, including some that are no longer existant in the wild. 

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Fall Festival

Hurricane Ike not only brought hardtimes on the adult population of Galveston, but even kids were impacted

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Mod Survived Hurricane Ike

Mod Coffee Shop in Galveston is selling “I Survived Hurricane Ike” t-shirts with the above photograph of their shop/building printed on the shirt.

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Ike Hiked Our Way…

On September 13, 2008, Hurricane Ike made landfall near Galveston, Texas, and the lives of the citizens of the upper Texas coast were changed in ways unimaginable. This is their story…their lives, their homes, their blood, sweat, and tears…

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