Before Hurricane Katrina hit, Fraiser and Guy wanted to preserve the history and architecture of the Mississippi coast in photographs. They finished just before the hurricane hit, but added information and photos of the ensuing damage. Presented here are 142 photos of the Mississippi Gulf Coast before and after Hurricane Katrina, along with text on the history, architecture, and culture of the area. Areas included are Ocean Springs, Pascagoula, Biloxi, Gulfport, Pass Christian, and Bay St. Louis. There is no index or bibliography. Fraiser, a federal administrative law judge, is the author of other books on Mississippi. Guy is a photojournalist who has previously collaborated with Fraiser. Annotation ©2007 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)