Synopses & Reviews
Nothing reminds us of the good things in lifefamily, friendship, food, and good cheermore than Christmas. With stunning images and illuminating text, award-winning photographer Peter Guttman offers a dazzling overview of the wintry landscapes, traditions, ceremonies, spectacles, and pastimes of the holiday season throughout the United States. Delve into the landscapes and streetscapes of Christmas in America and you can almost smell the frosted scent of snow-covered pines, of chestnuts roasting, and of family meals being shared.
In the East, we find the spirit of the season in a cozy Vermont country inn, or an army of elves” in a Philadelphia parade, or the sweeping grace of the sugar plum fairies in the Nutcracker Suite. In our heartland, we dogsled through a crystal wilderness in Minnesota, discover blazing bonfires in Louisiana, and explore regal plantations aglow in Mississippi. The snowy cliffs of the Grand Canyon, steam trains weaving high amongst the Rockies, the textured pueblos of New Mexico, the almost heavenly night sky of Utahs Monument Valley, and the indescribable glazed beauty of Yosemite reflect the West. With these vistas, and more, Peter Guttman captures what is so magical about us and our land. Like the holiday season itself, Christmas in America is a treasure.
Review
"Using light to its fullest, Mr. Guttman creates stunning images no matter how far he travels." The New York Times
Synopsis
Peter Guttman offers a dazzling overview of the holiday season throughout the United States.
About the Author
Peter Guttman is a photographer, writer, author, television personality, and lecturer who has traveled on assignments to all seven continents and over 190 countries. He was named the Lowell Thomas Journalist of the Year in 2000, an honor awarded by the Society of American Travel Writers. His work has appeared in National Geographic, Traveler, Country Living, Men's Journal, Outside, Travel & Leisure, and The New York Times. He lives in New York City.