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New Here June 15 2008 -UPDATE:

The Color of Lincoln is getting buzz in the Lincoln community. Here's what the curator of the Lincoln collection in the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library had to say.about the project.

"Bryan Eaton’s colorization of the Lincoln photographs stands as an excellent example of an ‘a-ha!’ moment of invention. We see his work and say to ourselves, ‘Why didn’t someone think of doing this sooner?’ But no one had. While I disagree with a few aspects of his color palette, and Mr. Eaton knows this, I applaud his technical prowess, his organizational acumen, and his artistic aplomb in bringing Abraham Lincoln’s immemorial visage into the 21st century. The book is a substantial contribution to the history of photography, of colorization, and of Lincoln iconography.."

- James Cornelius, Curator, Lincoln Collection, Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library


May 31 2008

I am proud to announce that the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum has added the complete Color of Lincoln photographs to its collection . The gift was received at the Library in early May and marks a significant milestone as the first full color Lincoln photograph collection in the Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum. The photos used on the shirts at the Lincon birthplace Inaugural events are in the collection.


New The National Lincoln Bicentennial site has moved to : http://www.lincolnbicentennial.gov/

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace Bicentennial SHIRTS still available.
Go to Lincoln Bicentennial store and search on "shirts".


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PRESS RELEASE - PALO ALTO , California, February 8, 2008:

For the first time, over 130 photos of Abraham Lincoln are to be released in full color in the soon to be published book "Color of Lincoln".

Bryan Eaton, a Palo Alto, California resident, has taken the actual photos of Abraham Lincoln and his contemporaries from the mid-1800s and digitally added lifelike color to provide natural-looking color renditions. The publication date is scheduled for summer 2008.

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The announcement of the publication of "Color of Lincoln" corresponds with the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission inaugural being held in Hodgenville Kentucky.


Mr. Eaton has been active in supporting the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission Inaugural Event occurring Mon and Tuesday February 11 & 12, 2008 in Louisville, KY and Hodgenville, KY. As part of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission's fundraising efforts, it will feature a unique one-of-a-kind inaugural t-shirt that will commemorate the 200th anniversary of Abraham Lincoln's birth.

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The shirt is a limited edition printing featuring two colorized photographs of Abraham Lincoln from the upcoming book, "Color of Lincoln".

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Taking over three years to accomplish the digitization of the photos, co-author Bryan Eaton says, "These are very high quality colorizations of Abraham Lincoln images and his contemporaries. Since a small proportion of the photos still survive as originals, the best digital technology has been used to bring these photos to life.

The goal of the "Color of Lincoln" is to present a new perspective of Abraham Lincoln visually as well as from the historical and anecdotal descriptions of Mr. Lincoln.


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"Since the photos are a significant modification to the library of Lincoln photos and give a more realistic vision of the man, I feel that it is likely that future images of Lincoln will include the digital color images in conjunction with the black and white historical photos." said Mr. Eaton.

There will be a premier publication edition of the "Color of Lincoln" book which is currently available as a pre-order on the book website at http://www.coloroflincoln.com.

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A supporting video documentary is in pre-production. Both projects will be released in 2008 in correspondence to the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial year 2008-2009

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Press release from Abraham Lincoln Bicentnnial Commission
For Immediate Release
February 28, 2008

"VIRTUAL HODGENVILLE" TO TRUMP MOTHER NATURE

WASHINGTON: Icy roads forced the cancellation of the formal inaugural ceremony of the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial on February 12th at the 16th president's Kentucky birthplace, but technology will one-up Mother Nature. A 'virtual Hodgenville' to be launched next week will allow visitors to the Abraham Lincoln Bicentennial Commission's Web site (www.abrahamlincoln200.org) to hear the music and read the speeches weather temporarily silenced.

"We all thought Mother Nature had ruined months of hard work," said LaRue County Judge Tommy Turner, a member of the national ALBC and co-chair of the Kentucky ALBC. "Certainly, everyone was terribly disappointed, but through the marvels of the Web, though, the show will go on!"

"Virtual Hodgenville" will appear on the ALBC Web site on March 4. Visitors will be able to read the remarks of the scheduled speakers and listen to the music that had been planned for the ceremony. Photos, video and audio will be added as it becomes available.

First Lady Laura Bush had been scheduled to deliver the keynote address. Other speakers included Interior Secretary Dirk Kempthorne, Judge Turner, ALBC co-chair Harold Holzer, and U.S. Rep. Ron Lewis (R-KY). Award winning actor Sam Waterston was set to narrate the Gettysburg Address.

Period and patriotic music by Saxton's Cornet Band and the American Spiritual Ensemble was also planned. Acclaimed soprano Angela Brown Was scheduled to perform; selections from her collection Mosaic will be available on the "Virtual Hodgenville."

"We are only at the beginning of our two-year celebration of the Bicentennial," said Judge Turner. Just as our community and Kentucky were a critical part of Abraham Lincoln's life, I expect them to remain important throughout the Bicentennial."


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