100 years later, Iowa book that made Ruth Suckow famous is being revived
Ruth Suckow's remarkable collection 'Iowa Interiors' returns in a special centennial edition, featuring captivating new illustrations by talented artist Claudia McGehee. To complement the reissue, the Hearst Center hosts an exhibition spotlighting McGehee's original artworks. This initiative not only revitalizes Suckow's literary legacy but also ensures her stories resonate with contemporary…
In 1926, Iowa author Ruth Suckow released Iowa Interiors, a book comprising 14 short stories inspired by the lives of people living in the state's rural communities. One century later, this work is being re-released in a special centennial edition by Final Thursday Press, a publishing company located in Cedar Falls, Iowa. The book will be accompanied by an exhibition of the original illustrations created by Iowa artist Claudia McGehee, which will be on display at the Hearst Center for the Arts in Cedar Falls from September 10 through December 6.
The exhibition aims to complement the re-release of Suckow's work and introduce readers to the world of Iowa Interiors, a book that has played a significant role in establishing Suckow's reputation as a chronicler of Iowa life.
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