Landscapes of Forgotten Forts

Kathy Fridstein photographs three forgotten forts on Washington state's Olympic Peninsula. Once known as the Triangle of Fire, these cannon-bearing forts have been overtaken by nature. Fridstein's photos evoke the ghosts of history and the relentless march of time.Fridstein's photographs inspired award-winning poet Kelli Russell Agodon to write 12 poems that are included in this collection. Historian David Hansen contributes an essay to provide context for the forts, and quotes from soldiers stationed there are placed throughout the book.

KATHY FRIDSTEIN is a photographer based in Port Townsend, WA. Her work has been widely exhibited at regional and national venues, including the Seattle Art Museum, where it was prominently featured in a three-person show “Altered Images.” Her work is also included in numerous public art collections, including the 1% Washington Public Art Purchase, University of Washington Medical Center, and the Seattle Public Utilities Purchase. Kelli Russell Agodon is an award-winning poet, editor, and author from Washington state. Her recent book is Accidental Devotions (Copper Canyon Press). Her last book, Dialogues with Rising Tides, was a Finalist for the Washington State Book Awards and shortlisted for the Eric Hoffer Grand Prize in Poetry.  She is the cofounder of Two Sylvias Press and cohosts the poetry series, Poems You Need, with Melissa Studdard.