Author: Lisa Christensen
Published by: Fifth House Publishers, 2000
134 pages. 22x22cm. ISBN# 1-894004-43-4
Group of Seven painter Lawren Harris created some of his most famous and best-loved paintings during his trips to the Rocky Mountains in the 1920’s. His work from this period captures the majesty of the mountain landscape and forms a visual record of his explorations by foot, horse, canoe, and train.
$29.95 Paperback Product # 1543
Author: Lisa Christensen
Published by: Fifth House Publishers 1999
134 pages. 22x22cm. ISBN# 1-894004-36-6
A Hikers Guide to Art of the Canadian Rockies is an invitation to look at art in a new way. Hiker and art historian Lisa Christensen takes the art off the gallery wall and presents it in the context of the magnificent locations that inspired its creation.
$29.95 Paperback Product # 683
Author: Edward Cavell
Published by: The Peter and Catharine Whyte Foundation, 1983,
96 Pages, w30xh23 cm. ISBN#0-920608-10-8
Some of the first glaciologists in North America, the Vaux family documented and photographed the glaciers of the Rocky and Selkirk mountains. Legacy in Ice engages the reader in the fascinating history of Roger’s Pass in British Columbia and the amazing contributions of the Vaux family.
$19.95 Paperback Product # 49
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Authors: E. J. Hart, Cliff White
Published by: University of Calgary Press, 312 Pages, 9.5x12x1 inches. ISBN# 1494-0426
The dramatic changes that have altered the Rockies landscape over the past 125-year period are chronicled in this book. Over 100 sets of “then and now” photographs are featured in this unique collaboration between photographer and historian.
$69.95, Soft cover, Product # 2679
Author: Edward Cavell
Published by: The Whyte Museum of the Canadian Rockies, 3rd Edition, 2003
Pages. ISBN# 0-920608-31-0
This wonderfully illustrated book tells the story of our founders, Peter and Catharine Whyte. Through their journal entries, paintings and commentary by former curator Edward Cavell, Mountain Glory tells a remarkable story of two of Banff's most prominent philanthropists.
Price $19.95 Product # 15
Author: Lisa Christensen
Published By: Fifth House Publishers, 2003
134 pages. 22 x 22 cm. ISBN# 1894856171
J.E.H. MacDonald was so enraptured by what he saw at beautiful Lake O’Hara that he returned again and again to paint in this majestic region of the Canadian Rockies. Written in an award-winning trail guide format and accompanied by a number-keyed map showing the vantage points from which MacDonald painted, this book takes you on an inspirational journey to magical Lake O’Hara through the eyes and words of one of Canada’s most loved painters.
$29.95 Paperback, Product # 9
Author: Jane Gooch
8” X 8” , 160 pages, ISBN: 9781894765978
This book highlights a century of stunning landscape art inspired by the Mt. Assiniboine area of the Canadian Rockies. Over 40 color plates feature the artwork of several different artists in a variety of styles and media.
$29.95 Paperback, Product # 2682
Author:Donna Jo Massie
9” X 6”, 64 Pages, ISBN: 0920330401
This is a step by step guide to watercolor painting and drawing in the mountain landscape. This book will introduce the beginner to the basics as an experienced artists and teacher takes the reader through the process of doing their own painting of the magnificent Rockies.
$19.95, Paperback, Product # 1377
