The book includes all 25 of Ray Ellis’s Derby paintings as well as stories about the Derby and the Vineyard. Proceeds to benefit Derby Scholarship Program. Come down to Edgartwon Books and share in the excitement!
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Fact, Fiction or Food @ Five presents The Martha's Vineyard Striped Bass and Blue Fish Derby' Association's "An Amazing Story of the Vineyard's Derby"
Captain Ed Jerome presents his newly published book, "An Amazing Story of the Vineyard's Derby: Twenty-five Years of Paintings, History, and Fishing."
Ed was elected president of the non-profit Derby corporation in the year of 1987 and he has been at it since. His life long friend Ray Ellis has been at his side through the years painting countless masterpieces, a career that has taken him to seven continents. Together, along with many other contributing authors, they have created this historically brilliant book.
Come out and meet Captain Ed Jerome and other authors and learn about the rich history of the Vineyard's Derby!