"Arrow Rock, Where the Past is the Future," a 223-page book with nearly 300 photographs, takes you into the homes of Arrow Rock citizens and illustrates the people, places and events in the National Historic Landmark village of Arrow Rock, Mo., population 79, according to a news release from the Friends of Arrow Rock.

This three-year project was under the direction of faculty members Rita Reed and David Rees with student editors Abigail Pheiffer, Leah Gallo and Shane Epping.

More than 25 student photographers and copy editors contributed to the project. It follows an earlier photojournalism book on Arrow Rock produced in 1981.

"Everyone loved the Arrow Rock book and kept asking when the photojournalism school would do another one," said Friends of Arrow Rock Executive Director Kathy Borgman. "We were thrilled when they undertook this second project. It's pretty unique to have a book that includes everyone in an entire town."

The student and faculty editors will be on hand for book signing sessions following the 10 a.m. event and at the Friends of Arrow Rock office on the boardwalk at 2 p.m.

They will also be guests at the community potluck open to the public at 6 p.m. at the Shelter House in Arrow Rock State Park and at Vine Wine Bar & Garden on Main Street at 8 p.m.

The book will be for sale by the Friends of Arrow Rock Inc. and the Historic Arrow Rock Council.

Copies may be purchased at the Friends of Arrow Rock office in Arrow Rock or by calling 660-837-3231.

The book can also be purchased online at www.arrowrockarts.org.

On the Net:

www.arrowrock.org

www.friendsar.org