Vagabond

by Gaylord Herron

a machine known at the Ektamatic

132 pages, Hardcover

First published June 1, 1976

Reviews

[Mark · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Seattle playwright Louis Broome, when asked by locals about his native place, says: "Look at this. This is where I'm from." This is "Vagabond." Part photo, part word, part painting, "Vagabond" is all-out soul-searching and catharsis on an artistic and gut level I've never encountered in any other form. Herron tunes bicycles, now, for a pastime, in his native Tulsa.

[Tom Schulte · Rating 5 out of 5]

I first became aware of this photographer from his well-composed image used on the album Gimme Danger (Bullet LaVolta). This semi-autobiographical photo essay set in Tulsa merges Genesis quotes with remembrances of family life and dark musings upon his own generation.

"Vagabond" is, according to Herron, a response to the death of his father. The photographs, prose and paintings in the book capture Tulsa in a striking and unique way.
- http://roottulsa.com

This collection of thought-provoking photos, paintings and writings that cover Tulsa and Herron’s life from the 1940s to the early ’70s structured around the story of Cain and Abel and Herron’s relationship with his father includes many candid street photos that recall to me Diane Arbus.

[Robert · Rating 4 out of 5]

Interesting... especially if you are from Oklahoma or anywhere near Tulsa.