Northern Lights: The Science, Myth, and Wonder of Aurora Borealis [Paperback]

Calvin Hall (Photographer), Daryl Pederson (Photographer), George Bryson (Contributor)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 6, 2001

Electric green pierced by neon blue, shocking pink spinning into violent red, and shimmering purple sidled up against deep indigo: never before have you seen such high-octane colors in the sky, and never before has a book shown the northern lights-aurora borealis-in such vivid color. In Northern Lights, photographers Calvin Hall and Daryl Pederson bring to print nearly a hundred photographs of this amazing natural phenomenon, shot from remote locations all over Alaska and using no filters or digital enhancement. Just as fascinating are the legends, myths, and science surrounding this polar phenomenon, described by George Bryson. As 2002 marks the peak viewing time of the northern lights in an eleven-year cycle, this book brings the elusive magic of the northern lights to stargazers near and far.

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About the Author

Calvin Hall has published his work in National Geographic Adventure, Esquire, and Alaska Magazine, among others. He lives in Anchorage.

Daryl Pederson has been photographing the northern lights since the 1980s. He lives in Girdwood, Alaska, and owns a photography studio in Anchorage.

George Bryson writes for the Anchorage Daily News and teaches at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. He lives in the Chugach foothills in southeast Anchorage.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: Sasquatch Books (November 6, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1570612900
• ISBN-13: 978-1570612909
• Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 9.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #298,467 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #61 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Earth Sciences > Geophysics
  • #69 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Astronomy & Space Science > Star-Gazing

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28 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars In a word...Awesome!, December 8, 2001

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Sherri (Florence, Oregon United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Northern Lights: The Science, Myth, and Wonder of Aurora Borealis (Paperback)

This spectacular collection of Aurora Borealis photographs is absolutely breathtaking. Daryl Pederson and Calvin Hall have captured the essence of the mysterious wonders of the Northern Lights with their combined abilities. Having lived in Alaska we have long admired the rare talents of Mr Pederson. My husband and I own many of his prints and continue to enjoy them daily. We most definately will order some from this offering. This book is a must for everyone who appreciates the visual splenders displayed by the Aurora Borealis or just loves to look at georgeous photography.

24 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful coffee table book!, December 22, 2001

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Joseph H Pierre "Joe Pierre" (Salem, OR USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Northern Lights: The Science, Myth, and Wonder of Aurora Borealis (Paperback)

This one was given to me as a gift by an Alaskan friend, and I shall cherish it. It is an absolutely awesome collection of photographs of the Northern Lights, with accompanying text describing the legends, myths and theories surrounding the phenomenon.

The typography and layout are first-class, and the whole project is an absolutely flawless collection of photographs and prose relating to the Aurora Borealis.

What an exquisite gift, Ted!

Joseph Pierre,BR>
author of The Road to Damascus and other books

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Northwest Airlines Flight 4422 Crash, September 14, 2008

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Chriss Lyon "Historical Researcher/Author" (St. Joseph, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Northern Lights: The Science, Myth, and Wonder of Aurora Borealis (Paperback)

The photographs are phenomenal in this book and makes me want to rush up to Alaska to see the Northern Lights in person. Of course reading some of the legends and historical accounts is extremely interesting but the real reason I was interested in this book was the mention of Northwest Airlines Flight 4422. This plane crashed on Mount Sanford on March 12, 1948 killing 30 men and it is believed to be the only case of a plane crash being blamed for the pilots being blinded by the Aurora Borealis. I'm intrigued with this and have followed this crash extensively. But regardless, the photos are worth everything!!!!