With beautiful laser scanner duotones and 365 previously unpublished photographs, this is a fascinating study of the "great quake" in San Francisco in 1906--and of the likelihood of a similar quake today.
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.
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.
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
The granddaddy and originator of all low-carb diets. This classic was first published in 1964 and sold 2,400,000 copies in 13 languages.
The one and only original, newly updated with wine recommendations for each dish. More than 200 recipes in a health-conscious guide to good dining with an emphasis on fresh, natural ingredients and simplicity of preparation. Robert W. Cameron, in cooperation with a panel of doctors, nutritionists and home economists, have devised a fantastic resource. It counts carbs for you- by the recipe and by the day.
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.
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.