Point Reyes Visions [Hardcover]

Kathleen Goodwin (Author), Richard Blair (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: November 1999

Stark white cliffs dissolve into smooth beaches, lush forests descend to open coast, spring wildflowers color windswept headlands, and pods of seals sprawl on rocky points--the Point Reyes peninsula is a land of striking beauty. The small towns and thriving ranches in close proximity to these wild places reflect a rich cultural heritage.

In Point Reyes Vision, photographer Richard Blair and writer Kathleen Goodwin share their passion for this land. In a museum-quality book, they combine photos and essays that capture the landmarks, wildlife, people, and rugged spirit of the Point Reyes peninsula.

#1 bestseller in Marin County for two years (Marin Independent Journal)

Bay Area Bestseller (San Francisco Chronicle)

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Point Reyes Visions dazzles the eye." -- California Wild, California Academy of Sciences

"The most beautiful volume ever done [on Marin] is Point Reyes Visions." -- Steve McNamara, publisher, Pacific Sun --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Wilderness Press; 1st edition (November 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0967152747
• ISBN-13: 978-0967152745
• Product Dimensions: 11.3 x 9.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,023,209 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Point Reyes Visions, November 5, 2000

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TTQC Driver "CWK" (Sausalito, CA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Point Reyes Visions (Hardcover)

MaryKae and I saw this book at the Olema Inn this afternoon when we stopped for a latte' and a mocha. It was on the coffee table in the lobby. The photographs are wonderful. Marin County is a treasure, and this book captures its beauty exquisitely. It will be a number one selection for us to send to friends for Christmas so we can share with them the beauty of our beloved Marin County...

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Other Sides of Point Reyes, February 11, 2002

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Matthew M. Yau "Voracious reader" (San Francisco, CA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Point Reyes Visions (Paperback)

When I think about Point Reyes, images of beautiful lighthouse, geographically peculiar landscape, boats on the serene Tomales Bay. Point Reyes Visions has captured some stunning views of Point Reyes. The book is unique in its coverage on oysters, the fire, and lives on the peninsula. If you are looking for many breath-taking views of Point Reyes landscapes, Point Reyes Visions would be a disappointment.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic photos, December 3, 2004

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Steven D. Miller (Sebastopol, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Point Reyes Visions (Paperback)

A problem with self-publishing is that there are many opportunities to miss important publication steps like a simple copy-edit for grammar. The pictures in this book are lovely; the text is full of grammatical errors. Still, the authors' love for Point Reyes shows.