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Perkins, Jack (1933 - )
Genre: Non-Fiction, Poetry
Jack Perkins is a former journalist and newscaster who lived for many years on Bar Island in Acadia National Park. He is known for his work on A&E's Biography as well as narration and voiceovers for films and video. He now considers himself to be a "poetographer" combining his love of poetry and photography.
Selected Bibliography
- Parasols of Fern: a Book About Wonder (1994)
- Acadia: Visions and Verse (1999)
- Island Prayershttp://www.jackperkins.com/islandprayers/about.html
- Finding Moosewood, Finding God: What Happened When a TV Newsman Abandoned His Career for Life on an Island (2013)