John Annerino – författare

Celebrating the colorful legacy of Arizona's first 100 years of statehood, ARIZONA, A Photographic Tribute is a stunning celebration of the state's scenic wonders. Luminous color photographs feature the magnificent landscapes, timeless vistas, majestic landmarks, and cultural icons the Grand Canyon State is known for worldwide, and stunning never-before-seen portraits of the luminous landscapes and hidden gems. John Annerino casts an artist's, adventurer's, and scholar's perspective on a renowned international destination he knows intimately. He weaves the state's natural history, legends, and storied human history into evocative introductory essays. Evocative quotes from early travelers, writers, and photographers, whose own journeys defined their character as much as their prose, poetry, and images later defined our modern perceptions of Arizona's extraordinary Western landscape also shape this tribute to a magnificent place in the American landscape.

Celebrating the colorful legacy of both New Mexico’s first 100 years of statehood, this book is a stunning celebration of this Southwestern state’s scenic wonders. Remarkable color photographs feature the timeless vistas, majestic landmarks, and cultural icons the Land of Enchantment is known for worldwide—as well as never-before-seen portraits of the state’s luminous landscapes and hidden gems. John Annerino casts an artist’s, adventurer’s, and scholar’s perspective on renowned international destinations he knows intimately. He weaves each New Mexico’s natural history, legends, and storied human history into evocative introductory essays. Evocative quotes from early travelers, writers, and photographers, whose own journeys defined their character as much as their prose, poetry, and images later defined our modern perceptions of New Mexico’s extraordinary Western landscape also shape this tribute to a magnificent place in the American landscape.

"John Annerino is one of a handful of photographers with a real empathy for the West. His work has an edge to it, reflecting the sheer size and power of his subjecta subject he treats with respect and love. This land, which is so much a part of the American psyche...is as raw and exciting in Annerino's work as it is in our mind's eye." —NewsweekGrand Canyon Wild takes you beyond the handful of scenic vistas which have defined the popular concept of the Grand Canyon. A well-known author and photographer of the American West and old Mexico and other coffee table books, Annerino takes you on a visual and spiritual journey down into the land below the canyon's rims. His photos and prose lead into the heart and soul of the canyon, highlighting the historic expeditions, local history, and legends of Native Americans and explorers alike, who bravely lived, and died, within the canyon's perimeters. Full-color throughout, 4 maps, bibliography, notes to photographs.

Renowned photographer and author John Annerino leads you on a riveting journey into the harsh, extraordinarily beautiful territory that is Canyon Country. Stunning photographs and fascinating commentary about such places as Canyonlands, Arches, Bryce Canyon, Capitol Reef, and Zion Canyon National Parks; Glen Canyon National Recreation Area; Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument, and countless other sites accompany Annerino's exploration of the natural and cultural history of the region.With suspenseful storytelling and dramatic historical detail, Annerino tells of the doomed expeditions of early American pioneers, gold seekers, and uranium hunters; pays homage to the region's natural and spiritual significance to its Native American inhabitants; and recounts his personal explorations into the canyons. Canyon Country leaves a lasting impression of this awe-inspiring region, a place that has been the inspiration for centuries of myths and legends. Full-color throughout.

Feted as one of the Several Natural Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon is one of the most popular and photographed sites on earth. Acclaimed photographer and author John Annerino unveils his secrets to discovering and photographing the most beautiful vistas in North America: from the Grand Canyon's most popular overlooksand beyondto its wildest and most remote scenic viewpoints. Following the routes of pioneer photographers, explorers, and Native Americans by road, river, and trail, Annerino guides you to each breathtaking location, provides photographic advice, and weaves the colorful story behind the scenery. Whether you're a visitor held rapt by the Grand Canyon's scenic grandeur, an aspiring amateur wilderness photographer, or large-format landscape artist, this book belongs on your dashboard or nightstand. 38 color photographs, 1 map.

Now, John Annerino, critically acclaimed photographer and author gives you the tools to find and shoot these locations. The parks that are covered around this famous Four Corners region of Arizona, New Mexico, Colorado and Utah include: Mesa Verde, Glen Canyon, Grand Staircase-Escalante, Zion, Capitol Reef, Bryce, Canyonlands, Arches, and Black Canyon of the Gunnison. Annerino will guide you on how to find the precise locations to shoot those postcard-perfect shots and provides tips on timing, lighting, composition, and the story behind the scenery. No visitor to this area should be without it. Full-color throughout.