Colorado (Hardcover)

by David Muench (Author, Photographer), Marc Muench (Photographer), Ann Zwinger (Contributor) "Shades of green herald the advent of spring in an aspen grove at the base of the 14.156-foot Maroon Peak, in the Elk Mountains, White..." (more)
Key Phrases: Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods, Mesa Verde (more...)

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Product Description
Colorado looms large in our minds-endless landscapes, infinite blue skies, and superlative mountain ranges that have inspired everyone who's lived in, hiked, or even just seen them. From the impossibly jagged peaks and glassy waters of the Front Range to the long, golden grasses of the eastern plains of the state, this tour of Colorado will dazzle you. In this volume, master photographer David Muench returns with his son Marc to provide us with incredible new images of Colorado's natural wonders. The book covers a wide range of landscapes, activities, and communities through spring, summer, fall, and winter, proving that nature has indeed blessed Colorado with her favorite gifts.

About the Author
In a career that spans more than thirty years and forty books, David Muench has become known by his peers and the public alike as the preeminent Western landscape photographer. His extraordinary work with Graphic Arts Center Publishing(r) has inspired The David Muench Signature Series, dedicated to showcasing landscape photography of the highest possible quality. His recent books with Graphic Arts Center Publishing(r) include PRIMAL FORCES, CALIFORNIA, and PLATEAU LIGHT. He lives in Santa Barbara, California, with his wife, Bonnie. Marc Muench's excellent photos have appeared in two other collaborations with his father, PRIMAL FORCES and CALIFORNIA, and one volume of his own work with Graphic Arts Center Publishing(r), SKI THE ROCKIES. He lives in Santa Barbara, California.

Ann Zwinger is a well-known author with numerous books to her credit. Her work with Graphic Arts Center Publishing(r) includes Utah, Portrait of Utah, America, and Colorado II. Her writing has also been published in many magazines, including Audubon, Smithsonian, and National History. Ann resides with her husband, Herman, in Colorado Springs.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Graphic Arts Center Publishing Company (June 1, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1558685480
• ISBN-13: 978-1558685482
• Product Dimensions: 13.6 x 10 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,097,627 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A good book, but not a great book, October 11, 2001

By	Steve Thompson (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews

As usual, David and Marc Muench have published a fairly solid photography book. However, this is by no means their best book, and it's not even David Muench's best book on Colorado. It appears that Marc Muench took the photos for this book over the last few years, whereas David Muench's photos may have been leftovers that weren't included in 'Colorado II' (which was published before 'Colorado'). After seeing this book, I still rank Colorado II as the #1 book in my list of 'Best Colorado Picture Books' (which can be seen by clicking on my name), and I therefore recommend that book over this one.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sure puts me in the mood to SEE COLORADO, March 25, 2007

By	Lawrence Bobo (Texas) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Colorado: Portrait of a State (Portrait of a Place) (Hardcover)

The photos are gorgeous and the text is beautifully written.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not a very thoughtful book composition, February 5, 2007

By	B. Schachter "photonitpicker" (NYC, NY) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

The book has some stunning photographs but I am struck by the frequent clash between the photos on opposite pages. There seems to be no attention to balance in the assembly of photos in this book.