Through haunting portraits, Henry asks mothers to act out what it must feel like to lose their sons.

Eight years later, Henry’s poignant project has been transformed into a book.

Limited to just 500 copies, the book is a stunning collection of heartwrenching visuals.

Stranger Fruit by Jon Henry

“Untitled 48, Inglewood, CA”

To accompany the images of mother and child, Henry also photographed these mothers alone.

The 59 images in the book are accompanied by selected text from the mothers.

Stranger Fruitisavailable for pre-salethrough Kris Graves Projects.

Stranger Fruit by Jon Henry

“Untitled 63, Salt Lake City, UT”

There are also a select number of archival prints that can also be ordered along with the book.

Untitled 44, Crenshaw Blvd, CA

Untitled 7, Mt.

Vernon, NY

Portrait of Black Mother Cradling Her Dead Son

“Untitled 35, North Minneapolis, MN”

Stranger Fruit by Jon Henry

“Untitled 61, Omaha, NE”

Woman Cradling Her Son

“Untitled 53, North Little Rock, AR”

Stranger Fruit by Jon Henry

“Untitled 22, Berwyn, IL”

Stranger Fruit by Jon Henry

“Untitled 57, Houston, TX”

Woman Sitting Alone

“Untitled 4, Harlem, NY”

Mother and Son in a Parking Lot

“Untitled 44, Crenshaw Blvd, CA”

Stranger Fruit by Jon Henry

“Untitled 7, Mt. Vernon, NY”