Vit Lit
From grape to glass, Joe Mesics invites us to join him on a wine road less traveled—the one that the furrowed-brow grape grower takes everyday.
Books
$13.95
How Come I Always Get Blamed For The Things I Do? A Pickles Collection
Take one long-married and occasionally exasperated couple getting along in years, their well meaning daughter and precocious grandson, a clueless dog, an independent minded cat, plus assorted other quirky but endearing characters and you have the world of Pickles, Brian Crane's beloved comic strip that takes a wry but good-natured look at the foibles of family and friends. How Come I Get Blamed For the Things I Do? is the fifth collection featuring the domestic ups and downs of Earl and Opal Pickles, validating Peanuts creator Charles Schultz's prediction that "Pickles is going to be around for a long time." Pickles is a two-time nominee for the National Cartoonist Society's Best Comic Strip of the Year, winning the prestigious award in 2001. It consistently tops comic polls, and appears in almost 700 newspapers worldwide.
- ISBN: 9781936097012
- Dimensions: None in x None in
- pages: 136
- Author: Brian Crane
- type: November 2010
$18.95
Kiki & Coco in Paris
Kiki loves Coco, her cloth doll. Coco loves Kiki, her girl. The two are never apart. It’s as if they were made for each other. Together they travel to Paris and delight in the city of lights. But then Coco is separated from Kiki. Will she ever see her girl again? This sweet story about a doll and her girl, inspired by the lovely photography of Stephanie Rausser and a real hand-made doll created by doll maker Jess Brown, will charm readers of all ages. Photographer Stephanie Rausser is an advertising and editorial photographer who loves photographing kids, especially her daughter Kiki. Stephanie sees the world for all its beauty and humor and loves making it a little more fun, pretty and inviting. Her 2008 trip to Paris with Kiki and Coco resulted in some of her favorite photos of all time. www.stephanierausser.com Jess Brown has always made dolls for her children, Stella and Tiger. Combining her love of antique textiles and the sensibilities of a comfort doll, she created a line of small rag dolls for her shop, Maude, in Petaluma, California. The dolls quickly won the hearts of adults and children alike and are now available in shops around the world. www.jessbrowndesign.com Nina Gruener has written two other children's books, Above San Francisco and Above New York. She lives in Petaluma, California, with her husband and two children.
- ISBN: 9780918684509
- Dimensions: 9.50 in x 12.00 in
- pages: 48
- doll: Jess Brown
- Author: Nina Gruener
- type: November 2011
- photographer: Stephanie Rausser
$45.00
Light at the Edge (Hardcover)
With artful images rich in visual poetry, Light at the Edge brings the reader into the beautiful and ephemeral landscapes of Point Reyes, California. Located at the edge of the continent and sculpted by massive tectonic plates, this landscape is constantly changing. Pacific Ocean fog pours in and glows in dawn and at sunset. Waves crash against the shore and create stunning vistas defined in beautiful light. It is a place that stimulates all one’s senses, and each moment is a gift. Breaking new ground in landscape photography, the images throughout Light at the Edge have the power to convey the land’s beauty and the magic of experiencing it.
- ISBN: 9780984161607
- Dimensions: 9.50 in x 11.00 in
- pages: 144
- Author: Randall Fleming
- type: November 2009
$30.00
Light at the Edge (Softcover)
With artful images rich in visual poetry, Light at the Edge brings the reader into the beautiful and ephemeral landscapes of Point Reyes, California. Located at the edge of the continent and sculpted by massive tectonic plates, this landscape is constantly changing. Pacific Ocean fog pours in and glows in dawn and at sunset. Waves crash against the shore and create stunning vistas defined in beautiful light. It is a place that stimulates all one’s senses, and each moment is a gift. Breaking new ground in landscape photography, the images throughout Light at the Edge have the power to convey the land’s beauty and the magic of experiencing it.
- ISBN: 9780984161614
- Dimensions: 9.50 in x 11.00 in
- pages: 144
- Author: Randall Fleming
- type: November 2009
$19.95
Oyster Culture
Oyster Culture looks at the rich intersection between oyster farming and culinary culture in this unique habitat in Northern California, which has remained relatively pristine due to conservation measures and agricultural land trusts. In this foggy landscape, farmers must navigate the sometimes tenuous relationships between their industry and the interests of the public, federally protected lands that surround many oyster farming sites. Despite these challenges, oyster farming in West Marin has thrived as a sustainable industry, providing an important food source to both local and distant markets. Oyster Culture includes local history, stories and anecdotes from the people who work the watery terroir, and distinct recipes from the region’s chefs. Seventy-four black-and-white and color photographs enrich the story This product is available for advanced purchase. Coming in June!
- ISBN: 9780918684875
- Dimensions: 9.00 in x 7.50 in
- pages: 128
- Author: Gwendolyn Meyer
- type: May 2011
$70.00
The Art of Thomas Quinn
Hardcover, Foil-stamped case, Limited Edition I have no doubts that this collection of Quinn’s paintings will permanently place him in that pantheon of brave and talented painters who have distilled a distinct and compelling aesthetic message from nature. Without propagandizing, but armed with the intent to seek truth, the artist is a messenger as he expands and clarifies our understanding of the world. Among the best, Thomas Quinn has produced a body of magnificent paintings that, along with bringing us singular pleasure in their beauty, also testify to what is at stake if nature and we are to endure. — From the foreword by Tony Angell, Artist / Naturalist
- ISBN: 9780615288871
- Dimensions: 11.00 in x 10.00 in
- pages: 176
- Author: Thomas Quinn
- type: August 2009
$14.95
Vit Lit
From grape to glass, Joe Mesics invites us to join him on a wine road less traveled—the one that the furrowed-brow grape grower takes everyday. VIT LIT is a whimsical compilation of stories, ruminations, and reflections that take an unscholarly look at the grape grower and his world. As the wine industry has expanded, so has the interest in grape growing and winemaking. What has waned in the wine landscape is the presence of the old-timer grape grower cultivating nature. In response to the evolution of the industry, the new grape grower lives and works the land in different ways. VIT LIT is a longtime grower’s story, full of radiant sunrises as well as dark rainy days, and the inside story of character development in the vineyard. This product is available for advanced purchase. Coming in June!
- ISBN: 9780918684868
- Dimensions: 9.00 in x 6.00 in
- pages: 96
- Author: Joe Mesic
- type: May 2011
$18.00
West Marin Review: Volume II
West Marin Review is a literary and art journal inspired by the extraordinary landscape of western Marin County in Northern California. Framed by the Point Reyes National Seashore and rolling pastureland, this area has long attracted artists and writers, many of whom are featured within the Review alongside others whose work appears here for the first time in print.
- ISBN: 9780982282915
- Dimensions: 7.00 in x 10.00 in
- pages: 140
- Type: Paperback
- type: 1936-8844
$35.00
Wine’s Hidden Beauty
Wine’s Hidden Beauty reveals an exciting new perspective on wine that combines art, science, and spirit just like winemaking. Scientist-photographer Sondra Barrett's revolutionary images will help you enjoy wine while exploring its mysteries. With the microscope as a starting point, the author presents a delectable discovery of wine’s secrets - from stories of great winemakers, tasting tips, sustainability, and why the grape, to the potential of mysterious patterns within wine. Wine’s Hidden Beauty is an unabashed feast for the senses, a glorious celebration of the magic and fun of wine.
- ISBN: 9780578029474
- Dimensions: 10.00 in x 10.00 in
- pages: 144