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W hen the idea Came
to compile a book to
capture the mix of
contrasts that embod-
ies Charleston, author
Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer
soon realized two things:
The project would be a major undertaking, and it carried
a tremendous responsibility.
“Charleston Salt and Iron: The beauty, strength and
timeless allure of the South’s crown jewel” is the result
of a year-and-a-half worth of work that Pollitzer poured
into this hard-cover coffee table book filled with more
than 140 images from local photographers and 40 essays
from an eclectic array of artists, chefs, musicians and
philanthropists.
Pollitzer highlights the
JuxtaPosition of Charleston
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Photos courtesy of Wendy Nilsen Pollitzer.
By Pamela Brownstein