Readers interested in American history, Civil War history, or the ethnic history of Detroit will appreciate the full picture of the time period Taylor presents in "Old Slow Town."

Readers of Detroit history and urban studies will be drawn to and enlightened by these powerful essays.

This book is chock full of over 100 photographs of gorgeous doors, windows, architecture and more, seen by the eye of designer Ronnie Frey. Through this visual narrative, he will inspire you to find portals into other realms and meditative states. You will get a taste of the rich and diverse cultural history of Chicago architecture and its neighborhoods as well as find relevant, thought-provoking messages reminding you to stay in the moment.