Masthof Pages — Author Story

From the grueling halls of the Pratt Institute to syndicated newsrooms across the country, graphic historian Patrick Reynolds has spent decades turning local archives into captivating comic art. Discover the story behind his famous Pennsylvania Profiles volumes, his literary influences, and his cheeky take on bringing history to life.

From covering global conflict for LIFE magazine to tracing his own 17th-century Anabaptist ancestry, Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Ross Baughman shares the story behind his landmark book, Lessons From the Mirror. Discover how rare Dutch Golden Age etchings, visual storytelling, and personal heritage come together in this moving historical feature.

From a lifetime in the history classroom to a fourteen-year publishing quest, author Elwood Yoder has dedicated his career to uncovering the quiet, powerful narratives of the Shenandoah Valley. Learn how his definitive new co-authored work, People of Peace, traces three centuries of Virginia Mennonite history, uncovers hidden modern historical milestones, and preserves an enduring legacy of nonviolence.

Inheriting a forty-year collection of family research, former higher education dean Emily Coffman Richardson set out to transform a massive ancestral puzzle into a monumental four-volume genealogy. Discover how she conquered 'people blocks' to trace the sweeping migrations of the Melchior Yoder family, navigated the ultimate historical mystery, and honored her mother’s publishing legacy across generations.

From a century-old family home to a legacy built in the newsroom, James Beidler has spent decades mapping the past and bringing the drama of history to life through the stories of everyday people. Discover how an early spark led to a lifelong career in genealogy, the modern challenges of chasing a fast-moving digital frontier, and how his updated guides serve as the ultimate roadmap for unlocking global German ancestry.