Böcker av Ian Shive

"The book, a coffee table-like hardback with otherworldly photography, is visually arresting but also an educator about the wildest system in the country." -CNN "…astonishing artwork exposing the undercover beauty of the nation's hidden natural wonders that will move readers far beyond their familiarity with the Redwood forests or Half Dome Yosemite...promises to leave viewers gasping at every page." -The Federalist "The National Parks get all the love, but if you really want to commune with nature and not a stampede of RVs, try a National Wildlife Refuge." - The Wall Street Journal "His photographs of the islands are transporting, as are so many of his images of our refuges and the wildlife that make their home within them." - Earth Island Journal "Among other adventures, the book captures the extraordinary marine life in the Pacific Remote Islands and Rose Atoll Marine National Monuments and Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument… readers will be inspired to put on not just their hiking boots but their snorkel fins, too!" - Marine Conservation Institute Ansel Adams Award-winning photographer Ian Shive shows you the largest network of protected lands and waters in the world, the National Wildlife Refuge System. From the rugged reaches of Kenai, Alaska, to the vibrant coral reefs of the Palmyra Atoll, the National Wildlife Refuge System is dedicated to the preservation of America's natural habitats. Through the lens of Ian Shive, recipient of the Ansel Adams Award for Conservation Photography, Refuge will show you the greatest of these landscapes and wildlife, including the migratory birds of Midway Atoll, the golden prairies of the Rocky Flats, and more. · Learn from America's leading experts. Includes essays from top environmental and conservation organizations such as the National Wildlife Refuge Association, Earth Island Institute, and the Arctic Refuge Defense Campaign, giving you the context that you need to appreciate these natural wonders. · Plan your own journey. A refuge map and index of traversable locations allows you to start planning your trip of a lifetime to these hallowed refuges. · Over 300 awe-inspiring images will let you experience more than 40 refuges right from your coffee table, including Alaska Maritime National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), Rachel Carson NWR, Bayou Sauvage NWR, Valle de Oro NWR, National Elk Refuge, and more. · The perfect addition to your home library, this large-format, deluxe book will make your coffee table or bookshelf shine. · Earth Aware Editions will plant two trees for each tree used in the manufacturing of Refuge, in association with our partnering organization Roots of Peace.

Gorgeous photography celebrates the snowy vistas of Denali in Alaska, the lava flows in Hawaii’s Volcano National Park, and the drama of Yellowstone, Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, and dozens more, from sea to shining sea.Founded in 1872, the United States National Park System began with Yellowstone, and has since expanded into 59 protected areas across the U.S. This mini-book on the National Parks contains writings on, and hundreds of breathtaking photographs of, scenic landscapes found nationwide, from the Grand Canyon to Yosemite to White Sands to the Everglades. With more than 200 glorious images, The National Parks is comprehensive, stunningly beautiful, and always inspiring, a revelation as to the way humankind interacts with the parks, and how the story of the national parks is also a tribute to the people who visit, explore, and tirelessly work to preserve these cherished American landscapes.

Discover tranquility and peace by coloring in beautiful landscape and wildlife postcards from America's most iconic national parks.Some of the world's most beautiful and iconic landscapes are preserved within the US National Park System, and Ian Shive, a leading chronicler of America's national parks, has been capturing these vistas for years. The National Parks Postcard Coloring Book features twenty line-art renderings of Shive's most iconic images of landscapes and wildlife from national parks throughout the United States. Every postcard invites you to color in the picturesque scene, and the postcard format makes each card easy to send to friends and family around the world. Ignite your creativity through the exploration of nature, and color your way through the US National Park System.

Discover tranquility and peace by coloring in beautiful landscape and wildlife scenes from America’s national parks based on the renowned photographs of Ian Shive. Some of the world’s most beautiful and iconic landscapes are preserved within the US National Park System, and Ian Shive, a leading chronicler of America’s national parks, has been capturing these vistas for years. This National Parks Poster Coloring Book will feature poster-sized and styled line-art renderings of Shive’s most iconic images from the national parks. A full-color poster complements the line drawings and provides inspiration from the greatest of all painters—Mother Earth. Ignite your creativity through the exploration of nature, and color your way through the National Park System.

With beautiful photos and inspirational quotes about nature, this gorgeous journal will take readers into the outdoors from the comfort of their own home.Each adventure into a national park is a journey of self-discovery and wonder. This hardcover lined journal deepens that experience with inspiring quotes from adventurers from throughout history, complemented by twenty gorgeous images throughout the journal from renowned national parks photographer Ian Shive. Whether you take this journal with you on your travels, travel vicariously through the beautiful images and quotes, or give this to a friend or family member, this journal is sure to delight any outdoor enthusiast. The 192 lined, acid-free pages made from recycled paper take both pen and pencil nicely, and the 4.5 x 7.5-inch back pocket is perfect for holding photographs and mementos.