Synopses & Reviews
The first of Graphic Arts Books's fully redesigned state book series, Arizona offers breathtaking views of the state's most beloved trademarks such as red rock, desert sands, and wildflowers. World renowned landscape photographer David Muench captures the beauty of the Grand Canyon, Mexican Highlands, and the Sonoran Desert in this timeless collection of photographs. Explore this naturally rich landscape from impossible cliff dwellings to ethereal rock formations, from the giant saguaro cactus to petroglyphs carved into stone. Read about Native American heritage, Arizona's wildlife, and natural history through extended, detailed captions for each photo. With an average annual rainfall of a mere 8.3 inches, this state's unique climate and culture radiate from the pages of Arizona.
Synopsis
Offering breathtaking views of the states most beloved trademarks, this photographic tour of Arizona features the work of renowned landscape photographer Muench, along with detailed captions that explain the natural histories behind each photo.
About the Author
David Muench has made images of the natural drama of the American landscape for decades using large format cameras. His fine art prits have been displayed in gallery and museum exhibits, and hang in many private collections. His images have appeared in numerous publications including Arizona Highways, Outdoor Photographer, Wilderness Sierra, View Camera and may others.
As one of America's most revered landscape photographers, his most recent exhibit-format books prior to ARIZONA are OUR NATIONAL PARKS, WINDSTONE, PRIMAL FORCES, CALIFORNIA and COLORADO. He also collaborated with his son, Marc Muench on the book, PLATEAU LIGHT.
He lives with his wite, Ruth Rudner in New Mexico.