Tracey Booth Owens Releases Beacon of the Lowcountry: The Life, Art, and Legacy of Jim Booth

(Image Courtesy of Tracey Booth Owens)WHAT: Beacon of the Lowcountry: The Life, Art, and Legacy of Jim Booth, a newly published book offering an intimate look at the artist behind the canvas, is now available for purchase. Compiled by Tracey Booth Owens, Jim’s eldest daughter, the richly illustrated coffee table book pairs the artist’s iconic paintings with never-before-seen letters, photographs, and personal reflections – many drawn from recordings he made after receiving a terminal diagnosis in early 2021.WHEN: October 3, 2025WHERE: Available for purchase at local and online retailers. To order a copy, visit www.eveningpostbooks.com or reach out directly to Elise Lusk, assistant editor, at elusk@eveningpostbooks.com.DETAILS: Beacon of the Lowcountry: The Life, Art, and Legacy of Jim Booth retails for $70.00. A special “Collector’s Edition” retails for $125. Limited to 100 copies, this special edition is signed and numbered.AUTHOR: Tracey Booth Owens is also the founder of Jim Booth Legacy Art, a second-generation art business focused on donating and selling select Jim Booth original paintings, limited edition prints, and open edition posters. A self-taught artist and businessman, Jim Booth (1945-2021) was best known for his ability to capture the beauty of the South Carolina Lowcountry through his paintings. Jim Booth Legacy Art celebrates and honors Jim’s life and his artwork and seeks to give back to the community that supported it. For more information and /or to partner with Jim Booth Legacy Art, please visit www.jimboothlegacyart.com or email tracey@jimboothlegacyart.com.UPCOMING EVENT: A book launch will be held at 7:00PM on November 12 at the Charleston Naval Base’s Admiral’s House. This event will feature original artwork on display, guided tours of the home and its history, and a 45-minute conversation with Jim’s daughter, Tracey Booth Owens, and acclaimed photographer Rick Rhodes. Interested attendees can register here.