Mr. Harke's first book was five years in the making as he photographed beautiful women from around the world modeling a wide collection of lovingly hand-crafted and authentic Edwardian lawn dresses.

The product of this labor of art and passion is now available in this stunning book.

Combining the visions of photographer Jerry Harke and poet Keith Winston, this book brings the feminine beauty of The Gilded Age back to life in 160 pages of heartfelt imagery and passionate poetry.

If you love art, history and romance, this book belongs in your collection and makes a one-of-a-kind gift of photographic treasures and timeless verse.

This book is available via Amazon.com. Search for Edwardian Lawn Dress: Gentle and Timeless by Jerry Harke.


JR Harke Photography, Inc. owns Marigot Publishing House, Inc., Marigot Films, American Art Showcase and American Art Report. Harke performs assignments around the world involving a wide variety of subjects including still life, landscape, commercial product advertising, architecture, portraits, fine art and nude figure art, flowers, animals, travel locations, and film/television production. All work is project-driven including books (photographic and fiction novels). JR Harke Photography, Inc. is a frequent exhibitor at art galleries in both Washington, DC and Chicago and has work on display in various popular cafes in the greater Washington, D.C. metropolitain area.