Presentation for author, Dominic R. Sondy's Saigon Shuffle 2.0 photo-illustrated book (www.saigonshuffle.com). The slide deck is a glimpse into the first person narrative about the 1968-1969 phase of the War in Vietnam. begins with a description of the circumstances that led to becoming personally involved in the nation's first “war of choice” and proceeds to chronicle many of the people immersed in that complex, and sometimes horrific, adventure. The timeline of Saigon Shuffle 2.0 extends beyond simply returning to the United States. The Shuffle continued, and some of the consequences for making that eventful commitment didn't end, until the 1986 Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Parade in Chicago.
2. SAIGON SHUFFLE 2.0 is an
unconventional photo illustrated, first-
person account of the Vietnam War.
Beginning with the draft, participating in
the War and a parade on the streets of
Chicago in 1986.
Over 75 original photographs and
documents enhance the visual impact of
this autobiographical account. Saigon
Shuffle 2.0 features eyewitness accounts
of historic events as well as multiple
perspectives on the military action in
Vietnam.
WWW.SAIGONSHUFFLE.COM
3. “I was lucky to have survived. I
was also fortunate to be able to
serve in a capacity that allowed
me to observe the war, as well
as everyone involved, from
multiple perspectives.“
Dominic R. Sondy
4. Recruits had their hair sheared
off, were tested, vaccinated,
and lectured. All of these
things took time and much of
that time was spent waiting.
The official photo that would
have been sent to my hometown
newspaper, if...
5. A spotless set of clothes
and polished boots were
like a neon sign that read,
“I just got here. Please shoot me.”
6. Shortly after my first week with
Charlie Company, I was assigned
a position in an old-fashion slow-
walking mine sweeping team.
7. Cool evening breezes usually brought welcome relief
from the sweltering daytime temperatures.
8. While on patrol in the rice
paddies, a PFC temps
the children. They are
not begging for candy–
their focus is an American
cigarette.
9. We went back after
the injured Grunts, the
wounded were badly
hurt; we carried/dragged
them back to the APC.
23. Dominic Rocco Sondy was born in Detroit Michigan
in 1947. He is the author of two non-fiction books:
Saigon Shuffle 2.0 and Last Ark of the Railroad. He
has also written, and illustrated, Used Buggy Parts.
Used Buggy Parts features digital collage to create the
creatures illustrated in this farcical guide to automotive
entomology.
In addition to his work as a writer and photographer
Sondy has also developed a digital technique to made
hard-line illustrations.
www.saigonshuffle.com
Contact Dominic:
tel: 231-633-1929
email: dominic@vintageimage.biz