Key West Color (Hardcover)

~ (Author), George Murphy (Foreword)

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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 Description

Award-winning photographer Alan S. Maltz has captured the spirit of the Island City, from the solitude and serenity of bone-fishing to the inundation of sights and sounds at the annual Fantasy Fest Parade. Voted "Best Coffee Table Book of the Year" by the National Association of Independent Publishers. 235 color images.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: Light Flight Publications; 4th printing edition (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.com Sales Rank: #774,944 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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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

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

By	Charles Ashbacher "([e-mail])" (Marion, Iowa United States([e-mail])) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)

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.

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

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

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"