The good, bad, and sometimes funny stories behind photo assignments

Step behind the lens of photojournalist John S. Stewart for a captivating journey through decades of front-page history. From high-stakes political campaigns to intimate, quiet human moments, this collection reveals the story behind the shutter-and the grit it takes to capture truth in a single frame.

Inside the Frame:

• Images and Stories of Front-Line History & Breaking News: Deadly tornadoes, high-profile courtroom drama, the KKK going public.
• The Campaign Trail: Get unscripted access to figures like Al Gore, George "W" Bush, Bob Dole, and Ross Perot, discovering the fine line between media spin and honest moments.
• Culture & Community: Explore rare, quiet glimpses into hidden worlds, from photographing the Amish to documenting Ozark landscapes and iconic 1970s counterculture.
• Familiar Faces: Off-stage encounters with legends including Andy Williams, Glen Campbell, Mel Tillis, and the Rockettes.

Part field guide to visual storytelling and part memoir, LEFT eye STORIES shows what happens when you come early, stay late, and learn to become a fly on the wall.