National Parks: Our American Landscape - Softcover

Ian Shive

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9781608870219: National Parks: Our American Landscape

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1608870219 ISBN 13: 9781608870219

Publisher: Earth Aware Editions, 2011

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The National Parks: Our American Landscape is a timeless new look at the immensity, history, and powerful beauty of America's protected natural landscapes that remain a continued inspiration to generations of Americans. America's national parks and historical sites embody the American spirit. They are windows to our past, homes to some of our rarest plants and animal species, and places where every American can go to find inspiration, peace, and open space. From the iron rails of Steamtown, Pennsylvania to the wilds of Yellowstone, America's natural parks preserve our culture in as much as they shield our natural world from our own encroachment. The National Parks: Our American Landscape presents a wonderfully updated photographic survey of one of America's greatest national treasures. Seen through the eyes of the National Parks Conservation Association's photographer Ian Shive, America's National Park System come to life through a collection of more than 200 new photographs. Shive's stunning work demonstrates the diversity and awe inspiring beauty of the American wild lands covering the major United States parks from the warm waters of Biscayne, Florida to icy summit of Mt. McKinley in Denali National Park, Alaska.

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"Ian Shive goes beyond the usual nature images that we have seen all too often. Looking at his work makes you feel like you are seeing the world with fresh eyes."

--Rob Sheppard, editor at large, "Outdoor Photographer"

"This amazing collection of images is a great reminder that the concept of protecting natural treasures in national parks was born in America and is, to this day, our most noble export."

--Cristina Mittermeier, executive director, International League of Conservation Photographers

"Ian Shive clearly is enamored of the American landscape.Every image resonates with some ancient narrative, yet remains as lucid as morning light on a mountain meadow. His book is a stunning celebration of our true national treasure, the national parks."

--Wade Davis, author of "One River, Light at the Edge of the World,
and Grand Canyon: River at Risk"

Ian Shive goes beyond the usual nature images that we have seen all too often. Looking at his work makes you feel like you are seeing the world with fresh eyes.
Rob Sheppard, editor at large, "Outdoor Photographer"
This amazing collection of images is a great reminder that the concept of protecting natural treasures in national parks was born in America and is, to this day, our most noble export.
Cristina Mittermeier, executive director, International League of Conservation Photographers
Ian Shive clearly is enamored of the American landscape.Every image resonates with some ancient narrative, yet remains as lucid as morning light on a mountain meadow. His book is a stunning celebration of our true national treasure, the national parks.
Wade Davis, author of "One River, Light at the Edge of the World,
and Grand Canyon: River at Risk""

About the Author:

Ian Shive is an award-winning photographer, author, educator, film producer, and environmental advocate, recently recognized as the recipient of the Sierra Club's Ansel Adams Award for Conservation Photography. Often referred to as the leading chronicler of America's national parks today, his book The National Parks: Our American Landscape has remained a best-selling photography book since 2009. He's is also the founder and CEO of Tandem Stills + Motion, Inc., which represents the archives of over 600 photographers worldwide. Jon-Paul Harrison is the Executive Director of Sales and Development at Tandem Stills + Motion, Inc. where he helps unite the world's best image-makers with magazines and companies looking to enhance their visual brand identity. An established outdoor industry veteran with over a decade of experience, his approach to sales and progressive licensing models in the digital era has been highlighted in respected art and photography schools around the country including the American Society of Media Photographers, The National Press Photographers Association, the University of Southern California, and Santa Monica College. Tandem Stills + Motion, Inc. is one of the world's leading image providers representing to photographers in genres of adventure sports, environment, travel, culture, nature, and healthy living. The company's images frequently grace the pages of the world's most-read publications including National Geographic, Sunset, Men's Journal, Self, Climbing, New York Magazine, Backpacker, Competitor, Geo France, Mountain Magazine, O: The Oprah Magazine, National Parks, The Nature Conservancy, and hundreds more. They are located in Los Angeles

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