The Grand Canyon: Unseen Beauty

The Grand Canyon: Unseen Beauty
Author: Thomas Blagden Jr.
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2021-10-12
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0789341115

The majesty of the Grand Canyon is celebrated from the Colorado River as it continues to carve America's natural wonder from a mile below the rim. As one of the Wonders of the World and the most iconic national park in America, the Grand Canyon enthralls six million visitors each year. Only a small fraction of those people, however, have the privilege of experiencing the canyon by rafting down the Colorado River. The Grand Canyon captures and evokes the power of that journey from the drama of the rapids and the immeasurable scale of the canyon walls to the subtle rock patterns and varied life forms. What started as an exceptional opportunity for Tom Blagden to raft through The Canyon in 2006 with Rod Nash at the oars has evolved into a passionate photographic pursuit that still continues. The route--the River--is the same every time but the experience constantly variable and deeply profound. Rafters never tire of it and, if anything, feel more in awe of the Canyon's magnificence with each trip. Tom Blagden's images and Rod Nash's essay reveal the canyon from a different perspective portraying what it's like to be on the river and immersed a mile deep, surrounded by rock almost half the age of the earth. On the centennial of Grand Canyon National Park it seems only fitting that we journey together to this unique place through the pages of this astonishing book. The book weaves a wondrous adventure that will bring readers along on a journey while raising questions about the significance of a national park and an iconic American river and how to sustain them for generations to follow.

Path of Beauty

Path of Beauty
Author: Christopher Brown
Publisher: St. Martin's Press
Total Pages: 128
Release: 2010-08-31
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9780312598358

From sweeping vistas to intimate details of life along the Colorado River, master printer and photographer Christopher Brown takes readers on a beautiful, powerful journey through a previously undiscovered Grand Canyon. Christopher Brown has seen the Grand Canyon, inside and out, like no other, and his photography reveals a landscape of surprising and visually stunning delights. A lifelong explorer, Brown first hiked across the Canyon when he was fifteen. After high school, an Outward Bound course inspired him to move there and spend the next forty years guiding mountaineering and river trips from Alaska to Ecuador. He was a boatman in the Grand Canyon for about twenty of those years, and has rowed thirty-five two-week trips through the Canyon on the Colorado River. Brown carried cameras on all of these adventures and taught himself photography. Slowly his interest shifted from the adrenaline of the rapids to the aesthetics of the Canyon, and the quiet tranquility of remote grottoes. He evolved as a photographer, becoming entranced by the visual experience, the beauty of being in the Canyon. He never knows what to expect when he returns to the Canyon, just that it will be different-and that is what keeps him coming back for more! Complimenting the seventy-four full-color photographs in the book are a series of essays that begin by exploring the geological processes that made the Canyon the natural wonder that it is today, as well as the adventure and excitement that accompany life on the river as a boatman. Mirroring the extremes of life, the text shifts from adventure, to beauty, discussing the physical and emotional components of visual perception. An explorer of both exterior and interior landscapes, Brown strives to reveal layers of meaning and beauty in life that are often obscured by our preconceptions and habitual ways of perceiving the world, our relationships and ourselves. Through stunning photography and an engaging text, Path of Beauty brings together an imaginative perspective on adventure, beauty and reflection in the wilderness. It is an evocative visual reminder of the importance of wild landscapes, where people can go to explore, discover, and grow wise. It will resonate with anyone who has ever wanted to leave the clamor of the modern world behind and immerse himself in the fresh, restorative splendor of the wilderness.

The Grand Canyon Reader

The Grand Canyon Reader
Author: Lance Newman
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Total Pages: 260
Release: 2011-09
Genre: History
ISBN: 0520270789

Presents an anthology of stories, essays, and poems that looks at the Grand Canyon.

The Grand Canyon: Between River and Rim

The Grand Canyon: Between River and Rim
Author: Pete McBride
Publisher: Rizzoli Publications
Total Pages: 238
Release: 2018-09-25
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0847863042

This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience--an end-to-end, rim-to-river exploration of the Grand Canyon. The authors have debuted a film-Into the Canyon-in February of 2019 that explores their hike through the canyon Award-winning photographer Pete McBride, along with best-selling authors Kevin Fedarko and Hampton Sides, takes us on a gripping adventure story told through stunning, never-before-seen photography and powerful essays. By hiking the entire 750 miles of Grand Canyon National Park--from the Colorado River to the canyon rim--McBride captures the majesty of as well as calling us to protect America's open-aired cathedral. The 2019 Public Lands Alliance Partnership Book of the Year, this is the most spectacular collection of Grand Canyon imagery ever seen, showing beauty from vantages where no other photographers have ever stood. It will also highlight the conservation challenges this iconic national park faces as visitation numbers grow and development pressures surrounding it mount. This photography will inspire and remind us why we protect such a cherished public space. Proceeds benefit the Grand Canyon Conservancy, and the accompanying documentary Into the Canyon has been shown at the Flagstaff Mountain Film Festival and the Aspen Film Festival in February of 2019 as well as debuting on the National Geographic Channel--all in time for the national park's centennial.

Lasting Light

Lasting Light
Author: Stephen Trimble
Publisher: Cooper Square Pub
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2006
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9780873588942

One of the most photographed subjects on earth, the Grand Canyon continues to inspire awe and admiration. This text includes captivating essays from 21 Grand Canyon photographers. 115 photos.

The Hidden Canyon

The Hidden Canyon
Author: John Blaustein
Publisher: Studio
Total Pages: 135
Release: 1977
Genre: Boats and boating
ISBN: 9780670370108

Now updated and filled with Edward Abbey's dry humor, this classic journal in pictures and words captures the wonder of the Grand Canyon from the river level. Color photos throughout.

Grand Canyon Wild

Grand Canyon Wild
Author: John Annerino
Publisher:
Total Pages: 143
Release: 2004
Genre: Photography
ISBN: 9780881505931

Annerino takes readers beyond the handful of scenic vistas which have defined the popular concept of the Grand Canyon, opting for a visual and spiritual journey down into the land below the canyon's rims.

The Grand Canyon and the Southwest

The Grand Canyon and the Southwest
Author: Ansel Adams
Publisher: Ansel Adams
Total Pages: 112
Release: 2000-05-03
Genre: Art
ISBN: 9780821226506

Next to Yosemite and the High Sierra, the Southwest was closest to Ansel Adams' heart. It was there, in the early 1930s, that he met photographer Paul Strand and decided to make photography his life's work. In his words, "wherever one goes in the Southwest one encounters magic, strength, and beauty." In The Grand Canyon and the Southwest, Adam's little known images of the Grand Canyon make up roughly one quarter of the photographs selected and edited by his longtime editor, Andrea Stillman. The varied images portray the balance of desolation and stark beauty in the Southwestern landscape, from Texas to California. The pictures are complemented by an introduction by Andrea Stillman and a selection of Adams' vivid letters about the region. In a letter to Alfred Stieglitz he writes, "It is all very beautiful and magical here - a quality which cannot be described. You have to live it and breathe it, let the sun bake it into you. The skies and land are so enormous, and the detail so precise and exquisite . . ."

Kincaid's Discovery: The Hidden Mysteies of the Grand Canyon

Kincaid's Discovery: The Hidden Mysteies of the Grand Canyon
Author: Cassiel E. Nox
Publisher: Cassiel E. Nox
Total Pages: 146
Release: 2024-10-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN:

Discover the Enigmatic Secrets of the Grand Canyon with Kincaid's Discovery: The Hidden Mysteries of the Grand Canyon Embark on a thrilling adventure into the heart of the Grand Canyon with the captivating tale of G.E. Kincaid's remarkable discoveries. This newly updated edition is packed with stunning photographs and fresh insights, breathing new life into one of history's most alluring mysteries. In Kincaid's Discovery: The Hidden Mysteries of the Grand Canyon, explore the fascinating story of a hidden cave system rumored to contain ancient Egyptian artifacts and mummies—right in the heart of the American Southwest. Uncover the truth behind these breathtaking legends as you delve into a narrative woven from historical newspaper articles, modern-day explorers' accounts, and a rich tapestry of myths and lore. This edition not only offers intricate details about Kincaid's infamous expedition but also provides cultural insights into the Indigenous tribes connected to the canyon's profound history. Whether you're an archaeology enthusiast, a history buff, or a lover of mysteries, this book offers an exhaustive exploration of the Grand Canyon's legendary allure. Packed with captivating imagery and compelling storytelling, Kincaid's Discovery invites you to question the past and explore the stories hidden within the canyon's majestic expanse. With a resurgence of interest in ancient mysteries and lost civilizations, this book is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the secrets of history. Join us on this extraordinary journey and unravel the hidden mysteries of the Grand Canyon.