The New York Times and Newsday . Following his departure from print journalism , he found considerable success as a photographer . His work has been shown at renowned cultural institutions , such as the Berkshire Museum and the Albany Institute of History and Art .
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After meeting in Vermont in 2017 at an art gallery opening , Randall and Crabtree began discussing potential professional collaborations . Their initial conversations resulted in the development of a unique business model , which led to them founding The Story Project together . Through their work at The Story Project , they have been able to apply their journalistic skills toward the production of custom-made books for private clients . “ Telling individual stories had been of interest to me for a very long time before Peter and I founded The Story Project ,” says Randall . “ The work that we do at The Story Project gives me the chance to dig deep with the subjects I interview . I ’ ve really enjoyed that aspect of the work — especially with Sonny ’ s Blue Benn . Peter and I are looking forward to working with more clients in the future and bringing their stories to life .”
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After producing and publishing their first full-length book under the banner of The Story Project , Giovanna Buetti : A Life , in 2020 , Randall and Crabtree were approached by a client , who wishes to remain anonymous . At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic , the client commissioned them to produce a book that fully chronicled the Monroe family ’ s ownership of The Blue Benn . 500 copies of the book were eventually printed and distributed , and a limited number are available for in-person sale at several local bookstores , including Bennington Bookshop , Battenkill Books in Cambridge , and Northshire Bookstore in Manchester . “ We started working on the project in October 2020 ,” notes Randall . “ At the time , the Benn had been closed down for several months , and it was difficult to schedule interviews because of the
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