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Hanging by a Thread: A Kite's View of Wisconsin [Paperback]

Craig Wilson (Author)
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Wilson has a book to be proud of. . . bringing new perspectives to familiar settings. "What has always intrigued me about this medium of using a kite is the intimacy, not just with the landscape but with people," he explains. Where satellite images are static, remote and gridlike in composition, Wilson's kite cam affords a more human-scale acuity, full of color and life and artistic intent that is beyond the ability of even low-flying surveillance craft. . . . " (It's) a loving look at Wisconsin." Wilson says. "This represents my heart and soul." --David Medaris/Isthmus

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This full-color book of photographs records Wisconsin from an unusual viewpoint. The camera was suspended from a kite and controlled by the photographer, Craig Wilson, on the ground. From fifty to a few hundred feet in the air, we see festivals, zoom close over "Wisconsin" on the capitol dome, get a seagull's eye view of sailors, and hover over the crowd at a University of Wisconsin-Madison football game. More than 140 gorgeous photographs offer a unique look at people and places around the state. Captions in English, Spanish, German and Mandarin Chinese.
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Product Details

  • Paperback: 140 pages
  • Publisher: Itchy Cat Press (August 15, 2006)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0976145030
  • ISBN-13: 978-0976145035
  • Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,126,076 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Unexpected, December 7, 2006
By Itika (Madison, Wisconsin USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Hanging by a Thread: A Kite's View of Wisconsin (Paperback)
When I first heard about this book I was not enthusiastic. Pictures from a kite? It sounded like sort of a hobby project, or a curiosity piece. I figured the photos would be lousy.

I was wrong! I'm not sure if the pictures are National Geographic quality, but they are darned nice pictures. Don't think "pictures from a kite" think about the pictures you'd take if you could float gracefully over the landscape.

As noted by another review, the pictures are much more intimate than normal shots taken from above. They are much more elegant and personal.

My wife is a recent immigrant and has come to love Wisconsin. I bought this for her because I haven't seen any other book that so gracefully and truthfully captures the spirit of Wisconsin. Thanks Mr. Wilson!
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I'm enjoying the views!, October 11, 2006
By D. Brinnehl (Oak Lawn, IL USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hanging by a Thread: A Kite's View of Wisconsin (Paperback)
Most of the aerial photography we see was taken from an airplane. These photos usually lack the detail that Craig Wilson has captured in the images taken from his camera attached to his kite string. Giving us a unique perspective of common objects and areas. The patchwork of picnic blankets, the aerial view of a frozen lake, a closeup of the top of the capitol building in Madison are just some of the fantastic photos in this book. This book gets two thumbs up!
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book!, January 22, 2007
By Gormet Girl (Evanston, IL USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Hanging by a Thread: A Kite's View of Wisconsin (Paperback)
A very unique and fascinating book. Although the photos in the book are all of places and events in Wisconsin, there is a universality of subject matter that shoiuld make it interesting to photographers and anyone who likes photo books.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars A piece of art in the form of a book
I purchased the book with the intent to give it as a gift to a 10 year old in Germany. I live in Wisconsin and thought it would be a wonderful way for him to see the great state... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Wade Olson

5.0 out of 5 stars unique photography
This book has the most gorgeous photos from the most unique vantage points: a kite! I saw this guy demonstrate his kite prowess inside a gym on a rainy day, and he is indeed a... Read more
Published 10 months ago by S. Busalacchi

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful and fun!
I purchased this book for my son who is a member of the UW band. We'd been to "Kites On Ice" several times when he was younger and the combination of the kite/camera and the views... Read more
Published on December 28, 2007 by June Krueger

5.0 out of 5 stars Better than a birds eye view!
How refreshing to see a perspective in photography that profiles the life and times of Wisconsin and the residents with such clarity and storytelling. Read more
Published on January 18, 2007 by T. Davies

5.0 out of 5 stars A Gem!
As a native Wisconsonite now living in the tropics, I've tried to keep a balanced view of the state. Of course--it's beautiful. The people are great. Read more
Published on December 30, 2006 by Marc Newhouse

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