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New York, New York A photographic portrait of New York City includes some 175 full-color photographs, including twelve single and double gatefolds, that capture images of the city, its skylines, architectural monuments, landmarks, and other evocative images. USA Photography.

America's Parks From the ice fields of Alaska to the volcanoes of Hawaii, renowned photographer and best-selling author Philippe Bourseiller takes his readers on a riveting journey through 67 of the most magnificent natural sites in North America. After completing his awe-inspiring books on volcanoes, the North and South poles and the Sahara, Bourseiller spent an entire year travelling the length and breadth of the United States, capturing its amazing diversity and ecological richness.

America's Spectacular National Parks Fifty of America's most scenic National Parks are featured with spectacular images by some of America's best contemporary landscape photographers. Individual entries on each featured park provide a context for nearly 200 full-colour photos that will enthrall armchair travellers and entice others to lace up their hiking boots and reach for sporting gear. This beautiful volume will encourage readers to experience these national treasures with a greater awareness of their history and unique qualities. USA Photography.

The Rough Guide to the USA (Rough Guide Travel Guides S.) The Rough Guide to the USA is the most comprehensive and colourful guide to the fifty states available. There are lively accounts of every region and attraction from the bright lights of Broadway to the vast open plains of Wyoming. The guide gives refreshingly opinionated reviews of the established sights and landmarks as well as uncovering many of the lesser-known gems, allowing the visitor to make the most of their trip. There are feature boxes that provide information on a variety of subjects from the Delta blues to the geology of the Grand Canyon. There are also maps and plans to help you navigate around the major attractions, inner city streets or interstates.

Ghost Towns Of The West

America: Flying High The lens of Jim Wark, an aerial photographer committed to the North American continent, has skilfully observed the country for years. Now all these images are brought together in a single volume. This is the America of unlimited space and beautiful countryside, a land of unceasing human activity.

Travelling Route 66: 2250 Miles of Motoring History from Chicago to L.A. An entertaining travelogue follows the legendary highway over more than two thousand miles of road leading from Chicago to Los Angeles, describes the many landmarks along the way, and discusses the significance of Route 66 in terms of American history and culture.

American Cowboy

Roadside America: 365 Days This volume celebrates America's love affair with the automobile. Fans of vintage cars will find their favourites among the Packards and Cadillacs, woodies and pick-ups, Edsels and Bel-Airs, Corvettes and Thunderbirds. Roadside attractions of a bygone era, neon-lit motels, mom-and-pop hamburger stands, diners and drive-ins, as well as natural scenery along the country's open roads provide a nostalgic tribute to both the American car and the culture it spawned. The book is peppered with quotes from those who travelled the country's fabled roads in the days before inter-states and chain restaurants. USA Photography.

North American Indian

The Western Horizon A photographic tour of the western United States in a series of full colour panoramic views. The photographs are accompanied by commentaries and sketches. Views of the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, Yosemite, Mount St. Helens and the Painted Desert are included.

The Last Steam Railroad in America From 1955 to 1959, O. Winston Link travelled up and down the Norfolk and Western railroad, taking pictures of the trains, the towns and the people who lived and worked there. This book contains day and night photographs, with a text on the railroad's activities, Link's achievement and his life.

Ansel Adams

Taking Measures Across the American Landscape This book combines breathtaking aerial photographs and exquisite map-drawings of the American landscape with thoughtful essays that explore how various cultures have forged the landscapes in different regions of the country and what the possibilities are for future landscape design.

Charleston Come Hell or High Water: A History in Photographs Charleston Come Hell or High Water captures the indomitable spirit of one of America's oldest and best-preserved cities. Praised by Charlestonians since its initial publication, and now in its sixth printing, this gripping collection of 168 black and white photographs depicts Charleston from the advent of photography in the 1840s through the late twentienth century. Updated with photographs of Hurricarie Hugo's destruction, Charleston Come Hell or High Water offers a pictorial saga as engaging and multifaceted as the city itself. USA Photography.

Yosemite This paperback original features Ansel Adams's photographs of his beloved Yosemite National Park. It includes "Clearing Winter Storm" and "Moon and Half Dome". From the age of 14, Adams visited Yosemite virtually every year of his life, and his short quotes about experiencing the grandeur of Yosemite are interspersed with his photographs. Over 75 prints are included in this book. USA Photography.

The Rough Guide to California: Includes Las Vegas and the Grand Canyon (Rough Guide Travel Guides S.) The Rough Guide to California explores the state in its entirety, from the urban hotspots of San Francisco and Los Angeles to the natural beauty of Yosemite National Park and the Lake Tahoe area. The guide includes practical details on camping and hiking in Sequoia, Death Valley, and the other great National Parks and also covers highlights to the east, including Las Vegas and Grand Canyon. USA Photography.

In the American West: Richard Avedon - Photographs 1979-1984 Richard Avedon's In the American West is regarded as a project in photographic history, and an expression of the power of photographic art. This book was first published by Thames and Hudson in 1985.

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