Description
| Product ID: | 9780847863044 |
| Product Form: | Hardback |
| Country of Manufacture: | CN |
| Title: | The Grand Canyon |
| Subtitle: | Between River and Rim |
| Authors: | Author: Pete Mcbride |
| Page Count: | 224 |
| Subjects: | Walking, hiking, trekking, Walking, hiking, trekking, Travel and holiday guides, Travel & holiday guides, USA |
| Description: | Select Guide Rating This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience an end-to-end, rim-to-river exploration of the Grand Canyon. 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. |
| Imprint Name: | Rizzoli International Publications |
| Publisher Name: | Rizzoli International Publications |
| Country of Publication: | GB |
| Publishing Date: | 2018-09-25 |
