Author Description

Out of the Delta is the remembrances of nationally recognized artist, Zeek Taylor, who grew up in Marmaduke, Arkansas. The book is full of colorful real-life stories of life in the 50's and 60's. You'll laugh and sometimes cry as Zeek reveals the joys and tribulations of life growing up in the Delta. Out of the Delta transports you back to a time before Smartphones and the internet - a time when kids picked cotton to make money, when folks "visited" with each other and when news traveled faster by word of mouth than the internet. Out of the Delta provides glimpses of Zeek's life as he grows up in the South with his family, friends, and pets. The book chronicles Zeek's time in Memphis as a hairdresser and art school student and follows him to Fayetteville where he established a thriving salon. Hair styling was not Zeek's first love though and through a fortunate turn of events Zeek was able to gain a national audience for his artwork. Settling in the historic artist community of Eureka Springs, Arkansas, Zeek shares the emotional story of his marriage to his long-time partner, Dick. Out of the Delta is not just a southerner's story though. Out of the Delta is about a man who was always true to his art, his journey and most importantly to himself.