Monday, November 30, 2009

FIERCE STYLE and SENSE AND SENSIBILITY AND SEA MONSTERS WINNERS!

FIERCE STYLE
HOW TO BE YOUR MOST
FABULOUS SELF

by CHRISTIAN SIRIANO

THANKS TO ANNA AND THE
HACHETTE BOOK GROUP, I HAVE
ONE COPY OF THIS ENCHANTING
BOOK TO GIVE AWAY.
The winner has been emailed
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AND THE WINNER IS....

#29 Sandee61

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SENSE AND SENSIBILITY
AND SEA MONSTERS

BY JANE AUSTEN
AND BEN H. WINTERS
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Sunday, November 29, 2009

THE NATIONAL PARKS: OUR AMERICAN LANDSCAPE--REVIEW AND BONUS ENTRIES FOR TWO BOOKS!

GIVEAWAY ENDED
THE NATIONAL PARKS:
OUR AMERICAN LANDSCAPE

BY IAN SHIVE
foreword by THOMAS C. KIERNAN


IAN SHIVE DAY!

MY REVIEW


As I have been privileged to interview Ian Shive and to be allowed to review THE NATIONAL PARKS: OUR AMERICAN LANDSCAPE, here on what I named IAN SHIVE DAY on my little book blog, I came to realize that it is an impossible task to put down in words what I have learned over the last few weeks of "reading" this book. Reading about Ian, and taking in just a tiny bit of what his photographs are and what they stand for and mean to him...and now mean to me, is something I feel very unqualified to do, nor knowledgeable enough to even begin to do. I will however, give you my thoughts about what I have experienced and learned from this as a mere mortal among what is surely a presence of something much greater than myself.

This amazing book that takes into account the history behind each place that is photographed is really a very personal account of one man's journey. This journey is one that Ian Shive spent four years on whether on official assignment or just walking on his own through an area perhaps walked on before, but maybe not....or at least not seen as he sees it and portrays it in his book. He has "written" a visual narrative of our national parks which mean so much to him. It is his hope that people who experience his work in this book will realize how the parks have been an inspiration to his photography. As Ian traveled from one park to another, from one mountain to under the sea, he shared with us his visual impressions of what we should see if we only knew what to look for like he does. What a rare treat and gift he has given us.

As we realize the history behind what we are seeing or the sheer delight at what is on the page, we become more aware of this amazing journey we are allowed to be on with him. I found it fascinating that the photographs were not placed in order by park or geographic area but rather were arranged more by theme and color and the feeling that was captured at just a precise moment in Ian's experience. As we travel along on his journey with him, we are made aware of the difference in a photographer who takes pictures of nature and Ian. Ian Shive is a conservation photographer and to me that means he can look at anything and see more than just a pretty picture in nature. He instead tries to relate to us through his work the things we see in action...how did that happen, how did it get there, what caused that water to be that color, or what made that animal have that startled look? In the over 200 photographs in this book, one can experience global warming in action and see its results. We can look at an area and in our own mind process what we are really seeing. Sometimes the photograph is too much for words...often that is true in this book. You can only understand this by looking at it yourself. I can not begin to imagine what it must be like to have seen it in person, and yet I am transported there somehow. I know that had I been there in person, I would never have seen a color, a shadow, a tiny speck that now I can witness at length through this experience.

I believe that Ian has made his point and if everyone could take the time to look at this book, to hold its brilliance in their hands, we would all feel the need to become involved on what ever level is possible for each and every one of us. I know Ian has done his job in making me an advocate by going beyond his being a photographer and rather becoming a messenger. Now when I read the words and study the numbers that tell us each and every day what is happening in our world, I will see in my mind one of Ian's photographs. I get the message. I see that glacier now in my own beachside neighborhood. I DO know what they mean when I look out at the beach and realize what can and won't be the same in years to come unless we are more active and concerned. I have heard that in even ten years there will be a huge difference on my shore. Now I believe it and will never ever doubt again that a picture is worth a thousand...a million words!

THE NATIONAL PARKS: OUR AMERICAN LANDSCAPE by Ian Shive is in simpler

terms, an amazing book of photographs that if you do nothing more than just look at them, it will be a thrill. So beautiful and precious to behold, the pictures are large and each one is labeled with most having a description and background written by Ian. Some even fold out to make a larger landscape three page spread. This is a book that will be in my home and my heart forever. It is easy to see how Ian Shive has been compared to the likes of Ansel Adams. I thank him and Elizabeth for this experience. I am thrilled to be able to tell my grandson when he is born next spring that I "met" this person briefly and will share the pictures, and hopefully the places, and more so the meaning behind this fantastic book with him. Thank you, Ian.

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THE NATIONAL PARKS: OUR AMERICAN LANDSCAPE-INTERVIEW & BONUS ENTRIES FOR TWO BOOKS!

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THE NATIONAL PARKS:
OUR AMERICAN LANDSCAPE

BY IAN SHIVE
foreword by THOMAS C. KIERNAN


IAN SHIVE DAY!

AN INTERVIEW WITH IAN SHIVE

BINGO:
Welcome, Ian Shive, and thank you for taking time to talk with us. THE NATIONAL PARKS: OUR AMERICAN LANDSCAPE is a book that I can't begin to describe. It is a coffee table type book full of photographs of national parks. That would be a statement one could make but it would not in any way be describing your book. I believe it is truly a work of art. I see different things every time I look at the over 200 photographs. It truly takes my breath away and I mean this from the bottom of my heart.

I thank you and Elizabeth for getting in touch with me and agreeing to do this interview. What an honor! So before we start I want to tell my readers not to forget that Ian's book is on my recommended holiday gift books list and I promise you, you will not be sorry and the recipient young or old, will be thrilled with it!


So, Ian, here are some questions I hope you can answer for my readers and for me.

You have been compared by many to Ansel Adams and the work he did during his life, especially with the support of The Sierra Club. He was a somewhat lonely child and his Kodak #1 Box Brownie was his first camera that got him started on his phenomenal photography career. What got you started in photography and did you have any formal education in that field?

IAN SHIVE:
I never realized Ansel was a lonely child but that makes me laugh a bit. I have never had formal training but I'm the son of a father who is a professional photographer, though his images are radically different in their subject matter. His work has mostly focused on a variety of things ranging from classic rock n'roll performance photography to architecture and corporate imagery which is what comprised the bulk of his career. I can't imagine that there wasn't a great deal of osmosis happening as a child when I would spend time learning about dodging and burning black and white prints in my fathers darkroom or helping making prints and watching the images appear in the developer which, for a kid, is pure magic (and still is to me!). I never anticipated a career in photography though - it was something that was a passive hobby and as I got older, became a way to share experiences as I explored the world.

Are there certain artists or photographers that have influenced your work?


I would say I'm most influenced by painters, I love the style and subtle way light, color and composition can have such an emotional impact on the viewer. In particular, I've always loved Georgia O'Keefe for her use of color, Van Gogh for the bold outlines he would give to objects and Andrew Wyeth for his compositions, which often are subtle but evoke a lot of emotion. In the photography world, I've always enjoyed the work of Jim Brandenburg and of course, have a tremendous amount of respect for Ansel Adams who really set the stage for all photographers to have careers as artists.

In your biography and in the book, it states that “your philosophy is that the powerful medium of photography has shaped our view of the environment in the past and can continue to shape those views in the future”. Can you discuss how photography can shape our view of the environment in a concrete ways perhaps with an example, for my readers?

Photography has an opportunity to bring places, experiences and awe-inspiring landscapes into the homes of millions of people who perhaps might never get to those places themselves. Photography provides an opportunity for understanding on a more intimate level than just reading or being told about something, but rather having a first hand experience. Specifically, you can be told how beautiful and lush an old-growth forest that has never seen a chainsaw is but could you really accurately imagine it? When you see a photo only then do you say oh yeah - I get it now. When Yellowstone National Park was first discovered by early explorers, the stories of boiling mud and hot water geysers were dismissed by people back east as fantastical. It wasn't until Thomas Moran (painter) and William Henry Jackson (photographer) went out there and captured these anomalies and brought them back to the people, including Congress, which greatly contributed to the preservation of the first park.

What kind of subjects to you like to photograph the best?

I'll go anywhere, see anything do anything. It's easier to list the things I would prefer to never do which include war photography or anything that keeps me indoors. I've never had a desire to do studio portraiture or anything in fashion, weddings etc. For me the camera is a catalyst that gets me to experience and live the world and better understand who we are as people. The natural world has always struck me and I enjoy photographing it immensely, if for no other reason than it just makes me feel good.

Just recently, your work was presented in Washington, D.C., in the U.S. Capitol. You were invited to share your stories and photography as well as a short film on the challenges that America's most beloved landscapes face. As a conservation photographer, how involved are you in saving our national parks and conservation? Can you tell those of us who aren't involved what is something we can do to start to help in our own little way?

It was a tremendous honor to present my experiences to our leaders and discuss the challenges, specifically climate change. For me, it's a great way to give back to a landscape that I so dearly love and have seen first-hand changes and shifts in delicate ecosystems that are struggling to survive the impact of the human footprint. I don't consider my role as a person saving our parks but rather as an educator sharing my experiences so that people can draw their own conclusions from what I present and make more informed decisions about the importance of our wild places. I think that the power of a single individual is limitless and that if there is something in your neighborhood, county, state or whatever scale no matter how large it may seem, there is a lot you can do. If photography is your passion, show people what you love about it and then show your local leaders, work with the media to get coverage and spread the truth of the situation and educate people on all facets of what you encounter.

What is your best advice to anyone, including young people, who might want to be professional photographers?


My advice is to go after whatever makes you happiest, whatever makes you tick. Be true to your feelings - don't do it just because you like the idea of something or because it conforms to other people's expectations of you. I believe this advice applies to any career. If you do this, I believe success will follow because it won't just be a job but something that inspires you daily and inspiration brings out the best in all of us.

As a book blog, I know we all would like to know if you like to read and if so, what kind of books do you like to read and what is the book you are currently reading?


I spend a great deal of time traveling, in tents, waiting in airport terminals, etc. so yes, almost by default I'm an avid reader and really, have been since a kid. I typically prefer non-fiction. I've really enjoyed the work of David McCullough and his titles 1776, John Adams and currently, I am reading The Bridge which is a fascinating look at the building of the Brooklyn Bridge.

Is there anything about you that you'd like to share or anything you want readers to know about your that we might not normally find out when we Google Ian Shive?


Fun! No one ever asks this. People always think of an environmental advocate or nature photographer as someone who prefers to only be out communing in nature. Hardly so for me. The parks and nature in general give my hectic life perspective. I also love major cities and live in one myself, Los Angeles. I think our culture - movies, video games, concerts, museums, galleries and even the architecture itself are just amazing wonders that humanity has created. I totally dig being in New York during the winter and Miami in the heat of the summer or Rome in the fall. I play video games (Sony Playstation) regularly to unwind when I'm home in LA and love gourmet cuisine. I believe that we can have both - cities and nature - living harmoniously, we just need to be smart about it.

Thank you so much, Ian. I know my readers will enjoy reading your interview as much as I have in doing the interview. Continued success with your photography and support of conservation. I believe after seeing just a few of the gorgeous photographs on my blog (that don't do them justice) there will be a run on your book for sure....and my one lucky winner will be indeed, lucky!

Don't forget to watch for my review later today here at BOOKIN' WITH BINGO on IAN SHIVE DAY! There will be more bonus entries with that as well.
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THE NATIONAL PARKS: OUR AMERICAN LANDSCAPE Preview & Two book Giveaway!

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THE NATIONAL PARKS:
OUR AMERICAN LANDSCAPE

BY IAN SHIVE
foreword by THOMAS C. KIERNAN

ABOUT THE BOOK:

America’s national parks and historical sites embody the American spirit. They are windows to our past, homes to some of the world’s rarest plants and animal species, and places where every American and international traveler can go to find inspiration, peace, and open space. American National Parks protect some of the most beautiful, majestic and awe-inspiring places on earth. From mountains and rivers, to forests and plains, these national parks open our minds and refresh our spirits. When you visit Yellowstone, Yosemite, the Grand Canyon or any of the 391 park units, you see nature at its best and stand in the shadow of our heroes and ancestors.

THE NATIONAL PARKS: OUR AMERICAN LANDSCAPE (Earth Aware Editions, August 2009) presents a wonderfully updated photographic survey of the nation’s greatest treasures. Seen through the eyes of the National Parks magazine photographer and International League of Conservation Photographers member Ian Shive, America’s National Park System comes to life through a collection of more than 200 new photographs. Sponsored by the National Parks Conservation Association and the International League of Conservation Photographers, Shive’s first book of photography is a journey to the places that have long inspired him. “Since my youth,” Shive writes, “I’ve seen the national parks as the last authentic vestiges of America’s wildest places — symbols of its one-of-a-kind spirit.” Thomas C. Kiernan, President of the National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA), has contributed a foreword to the book. A portion of the proceeds from book sales will go to the NPCA.
Shive’s stunning images demonstrate the diversity and awe-inspiring beauty of the American wild lands. The National Parks features photographs of the major parks from the Florida Everglades to Mt. McKinley in Denali National Park, Alaska. The book includes classic and popular parks such as Yosemite and Yellowstone, as well as images from less well-known parks such as Point Reyes National Seashore in Northern California and Steamtown National Historic Site in Northeastern Pennsylvania. The primary style and driving force of the book are Shive’s natural landscape photographs. To complement the images, intimate details of Shive’s adventures photographing the parks are highlighted throughout.

Being a photographer seems like a mighty glamorous job — traveling to exotic places and enjoying dramatically beautiful landscapes and wild animals — but as Shive explains, “there is a brutal side most people don’t realize.” Imagine 100mph winds, and temperatures 50-below zero, blizzards and your vehicle hitting a rock in the middle of nowhere when you have a flight to catch in the morning. Physical challenges aside, the ensuing images that come from Shive’s travels clearly document his love for the natural world and his willingness to work with nature to capture the unique images in The National Parks, which were shot digitally using Canon 5D cameras, and are not doctored. A purist at heart, Shive “believes in the utmost truth regarding the ethics of photography. No skies were added, no details removed in any of these photos except for the exorbitant amount of dust that manages to find itself stuck to my camera sensor. All images of wildlife were taken in the wild. All images were processed using Adobe Photoshop and some contrast and saturation was added but nothing beyond what would have taken place if I had been shooting with Fuji Velvia film.”
Amy Leinbach Marquis, associate editor for National Parks Magazine, recalls her amazing adventure with the fearless photographer to Big Bend for a shoot, “We’d drive to a photogenic spot, and while I soaked in the scenery, Ian would bound swift and light-footed through fields of sharp, spiky agaves and dagger-tipped cacti to capture the best light. The plants would cut right through his jeans and into his legs, and he’d return to the car shredded and bleeding and plucking out thorns. But he always exceeded his goal of capturing one good photograph a day.” At the local diner, where Shive edited the day’s shoot, Marquis relates how the locals would react to his work; “Waitresses and park staff would linger around our dinner table, peering wide-eyed over Ian’s shoulder as if seeing Big Bend for the very first time. His images weren’t just illustrations of the place; they were a gift to the people who called it home.”
Monde de la Photographie, a Paris, France based photography publication has compared Shive to Ansel Adams and many consider Shive to be “picking up the torch” where Adams left off.

Singing Ian Shive’s praises comes easy for those who experience his work. Scott Kirkwood, editor for National Parks Magazine, sees thousands of images of national parks each year. “As much as I enjoy spending time reviewing images of Acadia’s cliffs, Zion’s peaks and everything in between, there’s a point where I start to think seen it. When the magazine sends a photographer on assignment to Glacier National Park, he’s got to execute a shot that not only screams ‘Glacier’ before the reader even sees a caption, but also whispers something new to those who have visited the park dozens of times. Like painting a still life that reveals something more than just a bowl of fruit, it’s not easy to do. But Ian Shive does it. I’m still trying to figure out how.”

ABOUT THE AUTHOR/PHOTOGRAPHER:

IAN SHIVE, 31, is an award-winning environmental and conservation oriented-photographer, author and film producer, who has emerged at the leading edge of related outdoor, lifestyle and landscape photography. A rock climber and certified scuba diver, Shive's relentless pursuit of inspiring imagery has taken him around the world - from assignments deep beneath the California coast, to the equatorial jungles of the Malaysian rain forest, to the far northern arctic mountainsides of Mt. McKinley, Alaska. Having documented for the last several years the world's diverse landscapes and the relationship mankind has with nature, Shive's photographs have appeared in countless publications spanning the globe including Time Magazine, U.S. News & World Report, National Geographic, Popular Science, The Los Angeles Times, San Francisco Chronicle, Popular Photography and Outside Magazine, to name a few.

In August 2009, Shive's first book was released titled The National Parks: Our American Landscape, a collection of over 200 stunning images depicting America's national parks with a fresh, modern approach published under Earth Aware Editions and available in stores nationwide. To date, Shive and the book have been featured in an eight-page spread in the August 2009 issue of Sunset Magazine, reaching 2.9 subscribers. Shive has also participated in numerous
other television press interviews including for ABC News, CBS, PBS and many others. Followed on the social media networks, Twitter and Facebook, Shive has received prominence on numerous web sites and in print including, among others, Boys Life Magazine (Aug. '09) (2.3 million), Scholastic.com and Scholastic Magazine (Aug. '09) (1.3 print), About.com (1.2 million), Mother Nature News (MNN.com) (1.2 million), SierraClub.com (1.2 million), and Lonely Planet Magazine (Aug. '09) (70,000) which praised the book “the best in print.


Shive also is co-producer of the television travelogue from-the-road, Wild Exposure, a behind-the-scenes look at the making of the parks book, which debuted in August 2009 and continues to air on the Al Gore television channel, Current TV. The program was created through Shive's multimedia production company WildCollective.com, an emerging leader in the development of multimedia pieces for the web using still photos and video. Shive pioneered the multimedia/mixed-media genre particularly for environmental and conservation-based non-profits including The Nature Conservancy and the National Parks Conservation Association, with whom he proudly maintains ongoing relationships among numerous other similar groups.

Beyond the role of photographer/author/producer, Shive also is an actively dedicated advocate for the causes he photographs, having met in 2009 with individual members of the House of Representatives and Senate to address the related issues through his images and to participate in a group exhibit on Capitol Hill. He is a member of the International League of Conservation Photographers (ILCP) based in Washington, D.C., and whose membership represents the highest standards and ethics in nature photography today.
Prior to his career in photography, Shive worked in marketing for Sony's Columbia Pictures for over eight years on such films as the Spider-Man franchise, Memoirs of a Geisha, Pursuit of Happyness and over 60 other major motion pictures. Most proud of his role in the preservation of the world's wild lands, Shive's philosophy is that the powerful medium of photography has shaped our view of the environment in the past and can continue to shape those views in the future. He resides in Los Angeles.


GIVEAWAY

I am very excited that thanks
to Elizabeth at Terry Hines Associates
I have TWO copies of this MAGNIFICENT
book to give away to two lucky readers!

Today, is
IAN SHIVE DAY
on my blog and I will post another
two posts today. One will be with my
interview of Ian and my review of this
wonderful book. The other will be later
today for a couple more fabulous video
clips and MORE BONUS chances to enter!

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