From the editors of Garden & Gun— the magazine known as "The Soul of the South"; — comes this encyclopedia of Southern living, culture, and history. Covering age-old traditions and current zeitgeists, S is for Southern includes more than 500 entries spanning every letter of the alphabet, from absinthe to zydeco. The book also includes 100 signature essays from notable Southern writers. Informative and irreverent, illustrated with black & white line drawings throughout, S is for Southern celebrates and demystifies the traditions of the South, and is a must-read for all fans of the region and culture enthusiasts.