Muhammad Ali: A Close Encounter with The Greatest

Text by Tony Ward, Copyright 2025 . A Close Encounters With The Greatest . When I started working full time in 1980 for Smithkline, the giant pharmaceutical company based in Philadelphia, I had no idea what kind of photographic opportunities would come my way.   About 6 months into the job, I’ll never forget walking… Continue reading Muhammad Ali: A Close Encounter with The Greatest

David Biddle: Sound Effect Infinity

PRESS RELEASE . Authors Note:  I wanted readers to have an experience totally off the literary grid. Sound Effect Infinity is a future paranormal mystery rolled up in puzzles about the real magic of music, then wrapped in questions about the power of the human mind. As one special character says deep into the story: “There’s… Continue reading David Biddle: Sound Effect Infinity

Style: Man and His Beard

Style: Man and His Beard . There’s something undeniably iconic about a man and his beard. From the rugged pioneers of history to the carefully groomed gents of today, beards have always held a place in the story of masculinity. But over the past decade, beards have gone from being a niche statement to a… Continue reading Style: Man and His Beard

2024: Covers of The Year

2024: Covers of The Year . Text and Cover Designs  by Tony Ward, Copyright 2024 . The Selection Process . In the world of print and digital media, a magazine cover is more than just an introduction; it’s a bold statement. A cover serves as the magazine’s handshake to potential readers, a visual ambassador that… Continue reading 2024: Covers of The Year