Alan Govenar

22 books • 1 series

Alan Govenar is an award-winning writer, folklorist, photographer, and filmmaker. He is president of Documentary Arts, a nonprofit organization he founded to advance essential perspectives on historical issues and diverse cultures. Govenar is a Guggenheim Fellow and the author of over 30 books. He currently lives in Dallas, Texas.
Jul 28, 2025
Cover of Maud Stevens Wagner

Maud Stevens Wagner (Last of the Hand Tattoo Artists)

May 6, 2025
Cover of Come Round Right

Come Round Right

Nov 1, 2024
Cover of Making Culture by Hand

Making Culture by Hand

Dec 15, 2023
Cover of Gus Wagner

Gus Wagner (Last of the Hand Tattoo Artists)

Jun 28, 2023
Cover of Anne Morgan

Anne Morgan

Jan 17, 2023
Cover of Stoney Knows How

Stoney Knows How

Dec 20, 2022
Cover of The Retablos of Jeronimo Lozano

The Retablos of Jeronimo Lozano

Mar 22, 2022
Cover of Boccaccio in the Berkshires

Boccaccio in the Berkshires

Aug 11, 2014
Cover of Tattoo

Tattoo

May 19, 2014
Cover of Dallas Music Scene

Dallas Music Scene

May 1, 2010
Cover of Lightnin' Hopkins

Lightnin' Hopkins

Jan 1, 2010
Cover of Lightnin' Hopkins: His Life and Blues

Lightnin' Hopkins: His Life and Blues

Mar 23, 2009
Cover of Ed Hardy

Ed Hardy

Jul 11, 2006
Cover of Extraordinary Ordinary People

Extraordinary Ordinary People

Jan 24, 2006
Cover of Stompin' at the Savoy

Stompin' at the Savoy

Mar 29, 2004
Cover of Early Years of Rhythm and Blues

Early Years of Rhythm and Blues

Aug 6, 2003
Cover of Stoney Knows How

Stoney Knows How

Nov 21, 2000
Cover of African American Frontiers: Slave Narratives and Oral Histories

African American Frontiers: Slave Narratives and Oral Histories

Nov 21, 2000
Cover of African American Frontiers

African American Frontiers

Sep 1, 1996
Cover of Classic American Tattoo Artbox

Classic American Tattoo Artbox

Apr 1, 1991
Cover of Meeting the Blues

Meeting the Blues

Dec 1990
Cover of A Joyful Noise

A Joyful Noise