Books

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A wonderful collection of six North Shore themed books to add to your bookshelf. All in excellent condition.

1. Superior's North Shore: Wild Places Photography by Jay Steinke, signed inside.

From the back of the book: "Superior's North Shore is a book that breathes with the fresh air of freedom found only in . . Wild Places. Jay Steinke's celebration of magnificent wilderness is a classical tribute to the inspiration of this Lake Superior region. His perceptive eye and unique photographic style express the many moods of the land and water bordering the world's greatest lake."

"Jay's dramatic images and descriptive narrative will carry you on personal journeys to the summit of Leveaux Mountain, along the side the winter shores of Stony Point, and to contemplative rest stops beside North Shore streams and rivers. You'll visit each season on the Shore and witness color and composition that will prompt you to experience first hand, the visual adventure that is the North Shore.

2. The Arrowhead: A Lake Superior Portfolio by Nathanael Kuenzli, signed inside.

For seven years, the author photographed North Shore landscapes with a large format camera. This self-published book, his first, showcases 43 of his North Shore images. From Split Rock to Pigeon River, the photographs show the colors and moods of the natural world through the seasons.

3. Superior Artisans: In Praise of Hands by Cameron Norman, signed inside.

If you’ve spent any time in Cook County, Minnesota, most likely you’ve met someone who is featured in Superior Artisans, In Praise of Hands by Cameron Norman. From the builders of wooden boats and birchbark canoes to sculptors, weavers, wood carvers and even a man who ties fishing flies, Norman pays tribute to 45 talented people who call the North Shore home. As Grand Marais artist Betsy Bowen notes in the forward, “Kids grow up here thinking art is cool.”

Using her own photos and those of local photographers, Norman has compiled a glimpse into the work of the artisans and a portrait of their hands. Color photos show the artist and examples of their work, often with related photos showing the natural beauty of Cook County. Each artist also briefly describes their individual approach to the creative process. The North Shore of Lake Superior provides the book’s backdrop, with dozens of photos showing scenery, wildlife, close-ups of natural features, and scenes from local events. No captions are included with the photos, so the interpretation of the image is left up to the reader.

4. The Duluth Portfolio by Craig and Nadine Blacklock, signed inside and limited hardcover edition.

The Duluth Portfolio offers an evocative look at one of Minnesota's most beautiful cities. Craig and Nadine Blacklock's powerful photographic images reveal Duluth's essence: a wilderness heart in an urban environment. After viewing these breathtaking photographs, visitors will explore the city with new insight.

5. Border Country: Photographs from the Quetico-Superior Wilderness by Craig and Nadine Blacklock.

For two years, Craig and Nadine Blacklock traveled the Quetico-Superior lakes, photographing the wilderness, capturing images of the special magic of these two million acres. Border Country is their definitive work on this incomparable region.

6. Lake Superior Secrets Photographs and Reflections by Bruce Montagne.

Breezes traveling across its large expanse cool the skin. The scream of a bald eagle as it sweeps a salmon from Agawa Bay slices the fog. The fragrance of untouched places permeates the boreal forest. August blueberries are bittersweet.

Photographer Bruce Montagne finds a dimension of the lake rarely observed, the intangible one. The journey has been long and unpredictable. What started out as simple excursions to the region became a quest to unravel its hidden themes, the secrets of Lake Superior.

The resulting images flow from quiet and contemplative to breathtaking and grand. Montagne invites all of us to discover Lake Superior through this intimate experience.

Item Special Note

Winning bidder is responsible for picking up the books at North House Folk School in Grand Marais, MN or for shipping costs.