Customer Reviews

Two Guys Four Corners: Great Photographs, Great Times, and a Million Laughs

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Listeners of Don Imus already "know" about his photographic acumen, because he constantly brags about it. This lovely book is proof of his abilities. Those of us who can't visit the desert Southwest often will feel more than fulfilled by the variety of breathtaking photos that Don and Fred have compiled. I bought this book for my husband's Father's Day, and gave it early, because I didn't want to wait for his reaction (he loves it). My third grade daughter took it to school for show and tell because they had just studied the Mesa Verde, and she had never seen pictures so vivid. We warned her and her teacher SEVERAL times to cover the text. (The kids were blown away by the photographs, while being protected from the F-word.) Fred's rainbow and Don's slot canyons are so compelling they are hypnotic. I do not buy coffee table books, and Two Guys is not one of those. This collection transcends all "genres."

Okay, so I bought it because I heard about it on the radio show and was sort of stumped for some birthday gifts. However, WOW! Fantastic photography makes me want to go back and visit an area I just left two months ago. Fans of photography, the southwest, natural beauty and "The I-Man" all have good reason to buy this book. You won't get tired of picking it up and looking at it over and over again (although the pictures obviously have better legs than the captions)

It's hard to look at these beautiful photographs and not read the captions, since the captions take up a whole page opposite the photo. I like both Don and Fred, think they're amusing fellows. I can't imagine why they didn't make the captions more entertaining or enlightening, instead of sophomoric or irrelevant. Who cares that Don went back to the truck for a pack of cigarettes while Fred took a photo? Does this enhance your enjoyment one iota? Bless the Wee One, this is a major disappointment. Almost but not quite worth it for the pictures, you won't want to leave this lying around on the coffee table when your in-laws or children are around. (Or anyone with an ounce of intelligence.) All the shilling in the world won't make this a memorable experience. Pick up another photographer's book and enjoy it more

Let me start out by saying I am an Imus fan and have been listening to his program since the 70's. That being said this book was a mild disappointment. The beautiful pictures of the American Southwest are definitely worth the price of admission. But the comments often get in the way. How many times does the phrase "fat tourists" need to be said in order to make a point?(At least three in this book along with other derogatory mentions.)The text seems to be an afterthought and probably could have been omitted all together. But the picture on page 12 alone makes the rest of it worthwhile.

A co-worker left this in our kitchenette, and I find myself retreating there for a page or two of desert photography and wonderfully bitter and cynical captioning at least a couple times a day. I've never heard Don Imus in his role as a radio personality, but from what I know of him, the captions are distinctly his style (he's got a real "thing" about fat tourists), so maybe not everyone will appreciate or enjoy his style of self expression. But for me, it was great. The best caption I've seen so far is the simple, "We found Madonna's baby in here." You'll have to see the picture to understand. It's unfortunate that this book is out of print; track it down if you can. But in the spirit of Don Imus, don't pay an outlandish amount; he would only mock you for doing so.

Beautiful photography, lithography and (commentary?). A delight to pick-up and read and/or look at. Great insight to the background of the I-bros. This is really more than a "picture" book. The research done to enable the"boys" to snap the cameras is above and beyond the call of duty. Should be a 5 Star but need to know where the "tree" really is located, ie:page 25 and page 105, they are either twins in opposite states or cloned and cropped. Just would like to know. The book is still a "must".

The photographs are composed well, but suffer from oversaturation and grain, especially in the sky areas. Complaining that Imus is crude is like complaining that Florida is hot and humid. The text is still funny, but the insults too repetitive.

I LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT ! I WANT TO GIVE A COPY TO ALL MY FRIENDS.

NO, DON IMUS, IT IS NOT OVERPRICED. IT IS SO REFRESHING TO SEE SOME-

THING UNIQUE INSTEAD OF THE SAME OLD, SAME OLD.

I have been reading Arizona Highways. This is an amusing diversion. But I'm back on the road again.

I'm a fan of both Don and Fred. The first step is to admit you have a problem. I was so impressed that I sent my copy to the Auto Body Express in Santa Fe so Fred could sign it and then pass it along to Don to do the same. This is evidence of my complete lack of a life. Now I've resorted to writing book reviews. Can a purple shroud and a new pair of Nikes be far away? I don't think so. Chris Ramsey Harrison, AR