Phantom Power is a book about the intangible. Barbara Diener is fascinated by unexplained phenomena and, in this book, she has used a variety of methods to capture images that convey the ineffable qualities of human existence. Barbara Diener is an award winning lens based artist currently the Collection Manager in the Department of Photography at the Art Institute of Chicago. Allison Grant is a writer, curator, artist, and Assistant Professor in the Art and Art History Department at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. Gregory Harris is the Assistant Curator of Photography at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta.

Barbara Diener, a native of Brooklyn, New York, travels the globe with her husband and companion, Alex. Barbra's obsessive nature and love of travel has inspired the writing of Toss Your Panties and Other Great Travel Tips to help fellow travelers organize their trips and gain the most knowledge before leaving home. Her preoccupation with learning the art, history and cultures of the world has helped organize many vacations for her family and friends. Organizing and coordinating for traveling the world has awakened a fascination within her and a sincere wish for everyone to enjoy traveling, as she does, worry free. Information can be found at www.traveltipsbybabs.com