Utah [Hardcover]

David Muench (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 1990

Mysterious canyons, natural stone bridges, delicate arches, unexpected mountain peaks, a saltwater lake, and endless desert: this is "Utah."

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About the Author

Ann Zwinger writes extensively about the natural history of the Southwest. She has authored over 10 books, including Downcanyon: A Naturalist Explores the Colorado River through Grand Canyon and The Nearsighted Naturalist.

Muench has been photographing America for more than 30 years.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 160 pages
• Publisher: Graphic Arts Books (June 1, 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558680241
• ISBN-13: 978-1558680241
• Product Dimensions: 13.5 x 10 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #943,503 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Every Page Inspiring, August 26, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Utah (Hardcover)

This is the second work by David Muench that I have purchased. I happen to be a native Utahn and looking at the photographs in this collection made me realize that I really don't get out much! Every picture contained herein has inspired me to visit these places.

Utah has some of the most spectacular national preserves in the country and David Muench shows us why they are considered national treasures.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An enticing book., August 13, 2002

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Jerald R Lovell (Clinton Township, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Utah. (Hardcover)

This is the first of two books by photographer David Muench about Utah, each entitled "Utah". It is the better of the two, because Muench hadn't yet come to rely so completely on photographih tricks and overuse of the telephoto lens. In this book as opposed to its successor, the traveler/reader will actually see some photos of things he or she will recognize when the traveler arrives at the site.

The photographs are all in color and emphasize the touristic draws of the state, e.g. the National Parks, particularly Zion , Bryce Canyon, and Arches, and the national monuments.
Little attention is paid to more out-of-he-way places such as the Escalante canyons and the San Rafael Swell. Good pictures of Monument Valley and the Temple Square in Salt lake City are also present. Again, however, the reader is cautioned that Muench's use of the telephoto lens may result in a pretty picture, but that the sight depicted will never be seen without one.

Hartt Wixom's companion essay is a compelling, evocative portrait of the courage and determination his Mormon ancestors used in making Utah their version of the Promised land. It is well worth reading.

This book is worth having if picked up at a reasonable price. It is a fine coffee table work.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Glorious, September 5, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Utah (Hardcover)

This is the book I use to entice friends and family to come and visit! An absolutely stunning portrait of an incredible landscape.