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Book Synopsis: #1 San Francisco Chronicle Best SellerWinner, 2018 California Book Award Gold Medal (Notable Contribution to Publishing)Winner, 2018 NCIBA Book of the Year Award (Regional Interest)Finalist, 2018 Northern California Book Awards
“A gorgeously illustrated compendium.”—Sunset
This lavishly illustrated atlas takes readers off the beaten path and outside normal conceptions of California, revealing its myriad ecologies, topographies, and histories in exquisite maps and trail paintings. Based on decades of exploring the backcountry of the Golden State, artist-adventurer Obi Kaufmann blends science and art to illuminate the multifaceted array of living, connected systems like no book has done before. Kaufmann depicts layer after layer of the natural world, delighting in the grand scale and details alike. The effect is staggeringly beautiful: presented alongside California divvied into its fifty-eight counties, for example, we consider California made up of dancing tectonic plates, of watersheds, of wildflower gardens. Maps are enhanced by spirited illustrations of wildlife, keys that explain natural phenomena, and a clear-sighted but reverential text. Full of character and color, a bit larger than life, The California Field Atlas is the ultimate road trip companion and love letter to a place.
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Looking to explore the hidden wonders of California? Look no further than the #1 San Francisco Chronicle Best Seller, The California Field Atlas. Winner of the 2018 California Book Award Gold Medal, this beautifully illustrated compendium will take you off the beaten path and open your eyes to the diverse beauty of the Golden State.
With exquisite maps and trail paintings, artist-adventurer Obi Kaufmann brings California to life in ways you've never imagined. Drawing on decades of exploration in the backcountry, Kaufmann seamlessly blends science and art to showcase California's incredible ecologies, topographies, and histories. Each page is a journey of discovery, from dancing tectonic plates to thriving watersheds and wildflower gardens.
But this atlas isn't just visually stunning. Kaufmann's clear-sighted yet reverential text draws you in, providing insight and context to the natural wonders you'll encounter. Spirited illustrations of wildlife and keys that explain natural phenomena add depth and detail to the maps, making it an engaging and educational experience for all.
Ready to embark on the ultimate California road trip? The California Field Atlas is your trusted companion and love letter to this remarkable place. So don't miss out on this opportunity to immerse yourself in the magic of California. Grab your copy now and start exploring!
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