Key West Color [Hardcover]

Alan S. Maltz (Author), George Murphy (Foreword)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 1995

The sights and sounds of Key West, America's southernmost city, are captured in this collection of award-winning photographs. From solitary fly fishermen on the crystal-clear waters of the flats to the annual Fantasy Fest Parade, this experience of Key West is, first and foremost, a visually sensual one.

Editorial Reviews

From Booklist

Big price, but big book--a gorgeous one, in fact. Maltz's album of color photos of Key West aren't somber, sensitive mood shots, but bright, sprightly celebrations of tropical existence. This outr{‚}e place, this island called Key West, possesses a legendary status that is way beyond its small circumference; it's a place where life isn't cheap but is certainly unbridled. Maltz trains his experienced eye on the flora, fauna, architecture, and other physical attributes of this Caribbean locale, but equally arresting are his shots of the people who live there or come to play--and anyone who's been to Key West knows that the fascinating characters who congregate there contribute as much to the allure of the island as its beauty. One photograph, of men in drag parading down Duval Street, is entitled "Self Expression." That about sums up what goes on in Key West. Brad Hooper

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Light Flight Publications (January 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0962667722
• ISBN-13: 978-0962667725
• Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 11.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #668,355 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Alan S. Maltz has been designated the "Official Fine Art Photographer for the State of Florida" and "The Official Wildlife Photographer of Florida." His artwork can be found in private, public and corporate collections throughout the world.

Maltz's large-format, coffee-table books have received numerous honors. They feature breathtaking images of Florida's beaches, wildlife and architecture and capture Florida's hidden treasures. His next collection, "Visions of Beauty: Fort Myers, Sanibel & Beyond" will be released this fall.

Maltz's gallery and studio is located in Old Town Key West and features his cutting-edge fine art, innovative framing designs and published works. Alan and his family enjoy the tranquility of nature from their home in the lower Florida Keys.

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A majestic memory., May 4, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Key West Color (Hardcover)

My husband and I lived in Key West for four and a half years being stationed there with the U.S. Coast Guard. There were some points about Key West itself we didn't like but that comes with any town, but this book will bring back some fond and beautiful memories we will share long after our military days are over and a couple of wonderful friends -Tracie and Pete. You can't describe Key West in so many words, a book like this would be the only explaination of the eccentric lifestyle in this paradise haven. It will be something we can show our two little girls when they get older and tell them that this is where they were born. Thanks for a majestic memory.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Breathtaking images that generate an urge to go there, September 29, 2008

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Charles Ashbacher (Marion, Iowa United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Key West Color (Hardcover)

This photo collection of the life in and sights of Key West, Florida is a tempting enticement to visit the city. With the exception of the occasional hurricane, the climate is roughly the same throughout the year. The record low and high are 41 and 97 degrees respectively and the average daily temperature is 77 with a daily variance of 10 degrees. The island has been the home of several literary giants, Ernest Hemingway and Tennessee Williams lived there for a time.
Although tourism is the only real industry, the island maintains a distinct local flavor, including color. The permanent residents are fiercely proud of their tradition and express themselves in many imaginative ways, some of which are captured in this book. However, the best images are of the sunrises and sunsets over the ocean as well as the natural beauty of the wildlife. One can hope that the beauty will remain for many generations to come.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Next Best Thing to Being There, July 16, 2008

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Marsh Muirhead "Author of 'Key West Explained... (Minnesota) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Key West Color (Hardcover)

Alan Maltz's photography is truly breathtaking. If you visit Key West, stop in at the Alan S. Maltz Gallery. The photos hung there represent the most remarkable images of Key West people, weather, water, sunsets, architecture, birds, the plants and animals. No other photographer captures Key West, in all its heartbreaking beauty and strangeness, like Maltz. This book won a "Best Coffee Table Book of the Year Award." It's been on my coffee table for ten years, and when I'm not visiting Key West, it's the next best thing to being there.

Marsh Muirhead, author of "Key Wesat Explained - a guide for the traveler"