By John Cofield

 

In April 1956, while Faulkner was at home convalescing, Granddad decided to photograph Rowan Oak:

“I wanted to get a shot of it with the rays of the sun peeking through those ancient cedars. Drove over to Bill’s place at daybreak, got my view camera set up, ducked under the black hood and focused on the house. Before I took the exposure, I could feel someone behind me! Bill had sneaked up behind me (he was supposed to be sick in bed!), grinning at being able to do it without making a sound. I just shook my head. Bill said, ‘Mawnin’ Cofield.’”