Johnson, Neil

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JOHNSON, Neil

JOHNSON, Neil. American, b. 1954. Genres: Children's non-fiction. Career: Photo lab technician, Shreveport, LA, 1976-80; freelance photographer and writer, 1980-; Centenary College of Louisiana, Shreveport, photography instructor, 1981-. Marjorie Lyons Playhouse, official photographer, 1987-; Red River Rally (hot air balloon festival), founder and co-chair, 1991 and 1992. Created Portrait 2000, a community public art project to celebrate the millennium. Publications: PHOTO-ILLUSTRATOR AND AUTHOR: Step into China, 1988; Born to Run: A Racehorse Grows Up, 1988; The Battle of Gettysburg, 1989; All in a Day's Work, 1989; Batter Up!, 1990; Fire and Silk: Flying in a Hot Air Balloon, 1991; The Battle of Lexington and Concord, 1992; Jack Creek Cowboy, 1993; Big-Top Circus, 1995; Shreveport and Bossier City, 1995; Ghost Night: An Adventure in 3-D, 1996; Louisiana Journey, 1997; National Geographic Photography for Kids, 2001; contributor of text and photos to Louisiana Life. Photographer for books by C. Moser, M.E. Selsam. Contributor of photos to periodicals. Address: 1301 Louisiana, Shreveport, LA 71101, U.S.A.

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