Mount Hood
The Heart of Oregon
Photography by Peter Marback
Essay by Janet Cook
Graphic Arts Book
Hardbound, 9¾" x 13¼"
144 pages, 120 color photos
ISBN 1-55868-923-0
$39.95

Washington, D.C.
Portrait of a City
Photography by Various Contributors
Graphic Arts Book
Hardbound, 9¾" x 9¾"
112 pages, 100 color photos
1 map
ISBN 1-55868-920-6
$14.95

Oregon
Portrait of a State
Photography by Rick Schafer
Graphic Arts Book
Hardbound, 9¾" x 9¾"
112 pages, 100 color photos
1 map
ISBN 1-55868-909-5
$14.95

COMING SOON!

Our National Parks
Photography by David Muench
Essay by Ruth Rudner
Foreword by Thomas Kiernan, President of National Parks and Conservation Association
Graphic Arts Books
Hardbound, 9¾" x 13¼"
208 pages, 180 photos, 1 color map
ISBN 1-55868-918-4
$50.00

Utah
Photography by Tom Till
Essay by Tom Wharton
Graphic Arts Books
Hardbound, 9¾" x 13¼"
144 pages, 130 color photos
ISBN 1-55868-919-2
$39.95

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Hello all—

Only 89 days left in 2005! Holidays here we come! This fall we are pleased to announce several new photo-essay books with coast-to-coast appeal, making this holiday shopping season just a little easier.

Throughout the years, our award-winning photography books have solved many a what-to-get dilemma for that hard-to-buy for boss or the friend who has everything. This month we are releasing Mount Hood: The Heart of Oregon featuring stunning photography of this centerpiece of Oregon by Hood River native Peter Marbach. Also coming this month are two new books in our affordable hardbound Portrait series. Notable landscape photographer Rick Shafer takes us on a photographic journey through the spectacular scenery of Oregon in Oregon: Portrait of a State. Various award-winning photographers from across the country contribute to Washington D.C.: Portrait of a City, celebrating the splendor of our nation’s capitol.

See below for more gift ideas and special October happenings.

Meanwhile, enjoy the crisp fall days ahead. Thank you all for your continued support!

Regards,

Mike Jones
Dir. Of Sales and Marketing

• Bradford Washburn: An Extraordinary Life (WestWinds Press®, HB 1-55868-906-0) – Author Bradford Washburn and Lew Freedman’s autobiography reviewed in the September-October issue of American Scientist by Amos Esty. “The underlying message of his book might be summarized best by the observation of another chronic overachiever, Thomas Jefferson, who wrote, “It is wonderful how much may be done if we are always doing.”Bradford Washburn: an Extraordinary Life was also mentioned on PhotoMedia’s summer online issue. A Bradford Washburn exhibit will run from October 2nd–December 31st at the Anchorage Museum of History and Art showcasing 40 photographs taken by Mr. Washburn.
  
  
• Kitaq Goes Ice Fishing (Alaska Northwest Books®, SB 0-88240-569-1) – Author Margaret Nicolai and illustrator David Rubin’s children book was selected to represent the State of Alaska at the National Book Festival held September 24th on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Each state selected a title for the Festival Literacy Map that was given to all festival-goers. Representatives of the Alaska Center for the Book also displayed the title at their booth in the Pavilion of the States.
  
  
• One Tough Mother: Success in Life, Business and Apple Pies (WestWinds Press®, HB
  1-55868-908-7) – Author Gert Boyle was interviewed by Paul Linnman of 1190 KEX-AM radio on September 22nd. They discussed the third printing of One Tough Mother and Gert’s charity work via the book for CASA and Special Olympics.
  
  
• Recess at 20 Below (Alaska Northwest Books®, HB 0-88240-604-3, SB 0-88240-609-4) – New author, Cindy Lou Aillaud, was featured in the Delta Wind on September 23rd and in the Fairbanks Daily News-Miner on September 29th. She was interviewed by Robert Hannon of the Public Radio Station in Fairbanks, Alaska on September 29th.
  
  
• Storytellers’ Club (Alaska Northwest Books®, HB 0-88240-607-8) – Author of Winter Walk, Loretta Outwater Cox, was featured in the Fall 2005 issue of Alaska Women Speak. Loretta was also interviewed by KNBA-FM in Anchorage, Alaska on September 26th.
  
  
• The Street-Smart Naturalist (WestWinds Press, SB 1-55868-859-5) – Author David B. Williams was reviewed by Tom Palmer of The Ledger on September 8th. “Even if you are not familiar with Seattle…there is plenty to relate to in this book. Seattle is simply the backdrop. This book is really about observing the world around you.”
  
  
• Ten Rowdy Ravens (Alaska Northwest Books®, HB 0-88240-606-X, SB 0-88240-610-8) – Illustrator Evon Zerbetz and her new children’s book featuring the shenanigans of the popular raven were featured in the Summer/Fall issue of Corvi Chronicle. Raucous! Exhibit featuring Evon’s art and everything raven will be running at the Tongass Historical Museum in Ketchikan, Alaska from October 14th- January 29th. Artique Gallery in Anchorage, Alaska will have an exhibit of Evon’s linocut artwork from the new book running from October 22nd-November 2nd.
  
  
• Two in a Red Canoe (Graphic Arts Books, SB 1-55868-862-5) – Husband and wife authors Matt Hage and Megan Baldino’s book was mentioned in the Anchorage Daily News’ "New books of interest to Alaskans” section on September 4th.
  
  
• The World-Famous Alaska Highway (Alaska Northwest Books®, SB 0-88240-602-7) – Author Tricia Brown’s guide to the Alcan and other wilderness roads of the north mentioned in September issue of Association of Partners for Public Lands News and Notes.
  
  
  

AUTHORS & BOOKS

• Cindy Lou Aillaud – Recess at 20 Below – New author launched her first children’s book at the Delta Community Library in Delta Junction, Alaska on October 1st. She will sign her book during the First Friday event at Cook Inlet Book Company on October 7th at 6 p.m.
  
  
• Megan Baldino – Two in a Red Canoe – Author will sign her book at Borders Bookstore in Wilmette, Illinois on October 8th at 1 p.m.
  
  
• Loretta Outwater Cox – Storytellers’ Club – Author of The Winter Walk will sign her book at Forget Me Not Bookstore in Fairbanks, Alaska on October 15th at 7 p.m.
  
  
• Susan Ewing – Ten Rowdy Ravens – Author of Lucky Hares and Itchy Bears launched her new children’s book at Arts of Fire in Bozeman, Montana on October 1st. On October 14th, she and illustrator Evon Zerbetz will sign their book at Tongass Historical Museum in Ketchikan, Alaska at 5 p.m. She and Evon will sign their book at Parnassus Bookstore in Ketchikan, Alaska on October 15th at 3 p.m.
  
  
• Doug Fine – Not Really an Alaskan Mountain Man – Author will sign his book at an REI outdoor cooperative in Albuquerque, New Mexico on October 27th at 7 p.m.
  
  
• Cynthia Nims – Northwest Homegrown Cookbook Series – Author and chef, Cynthia Nims, continues to promote her series in the Puget Sound area. Here is a list of her October events: October 6th – Cynthia will be a featured guest chef for the auction of Les Dames d’Escoffier, featuring in particular the Wild Mushroom book in Seattle. October 12th – Afternoon book signing and teaching a Wild Mushroom cooking class at Bayview Cooking School in Olympia. October 15th – Guest speaking for a fundraiser dinner at the Olympic Memorial Medical Center Foundation Dinner in Sequim. The menu will feature recipes from the Homegrown series.
  
  
• David B. Williams – The Street-Smart Naturalist: Field Notes from Seattle – Author David B. Williams continues to tour Washington. Here is an update of his readings schedule and interviews. October 12th – Book signing at Village Books in Bellingham at 7:30 p.m. October 22nd – Walking tour in the Klondike Gold Rush National Historical Park in Seattle at 2 p.m. A tour of downtown building stones, exploring cultural and natural history. October 25th – Talk and PowerPoint presentation at the Center for Urban Horticulture- University of Washington campus at 7 p.m. David will focus on three chapters (Stones, Hills, and Crows). $10 to participate and will go to benefit Center.
  
  
• Evon Zerbetz – Ten Rowdy Ravens – Illustrator will join author Susan Ewing at the Tongass Historical Museum to sign their book in Ketchikan, Alaska on October 14th at 5 p.m. She will sign their book with author Susan Ewing at Parnassus Bookstore in Ketchikan, Alaska on October 15th at 3 p.m. October 26th – Evon will have a presentation and book signing at Hearthside Books in Juneau, Alaska at 7 p.m. October 27th – she will have a lunchtime book signing at Hearthside Books at noon. October 29th – she will sign her book at Artique Gallery in Anchorage, Alaska at 1 p.m.
  

SHOWS & CONVENTIONS

• Northern California Independent Booksellers Association’s 2005 California Trade Show Oakland Convention Center, October 7-9, 2005 www.nciba.com
  
  
  

These titles will be perfect for that special holiday gift! We have everything from cooking to kids, and autobiographies to coffee-table works of art. Enjoy!

		Storytellers’ Club The Picture-Writing Women of the Arctic Loretta Outwater Cox Alaska Northwest Books® Hardbound, 0-88240-607-8, $18.95
		In this Joy Luck Club of the Far North, Inupiat Eskimo women gather regularly during the darkest months of the year. They visit, laugh, and tell each other stories during meetings of their Storytellers’ Club. The Storytellers’ Club presents a gentle tale about ancient values, friendship, self-sufficiency, and family. It is also about hope, gratitude, and embracing life.
		Two in a Red Canoe Our Journey Down the Yukon Megan Baldino and Matt Hage Foreword by Barbara Washburn Graphic Arts Books Softbound, 1-55868-862-5, $18.95
		Follow this couple’s journey down the Yukon in their red canoe named “Lucille”. Visiting intriguing stops along the route including landmarks of the Klondike gold rush, a modern-day Canadian caveman and Native American villages, the couple recorded their romantic (and sometimes harrowing) ninety-day adventure through Matt’s photography, separate journal entries, and research notes.
		The Least of These: Wild Baby Bird Rescue Stories Joan Harris Foreword by Jane Goodall WestWinds Press® Softbound, 1-55868-860-9, $16.95
		Joan Harris brings to life with her detailed scientific drawings thirteen singular and remarkable birds that have captivated their caregivers and will do the same to you. Joan Harris embodies the special relationship that exists between the birds and their rescuers.
		The Animal in Me Photography by Thomas D. Mangelsen Text by Laurie Tye WestWinds Press® Hardbound, 1-55868-864-1, $15.95 Softbound, 1-55868-898-6, $8.95 ages 3-6
		This is a picture book for all ages, from toddlers who are just learning to turn pages, to eager, first-time readers. Animated imagery by award-winning photographer Thomas D. Mangelsen will have children participating in story time and even making up their own scenarios.