Anne Hillerman: Tony Hillerman's Landscape, Gebunden

Kurzbeschreibung

A photographic journey through the landscapes of Tony Hillermans novels, narrated by his daughter, Anne, with an introduction by the late author.

Beschreibung

Step into the world of Tony Hillermans novels with this stunning collection of original documentary photographs of the landscape that was integral to his writing. Alongside these breathtaking photos are brief synopses of Hillermans novels, descriptive text from the novels to accompany the photos, Tony Hillermans own comments about the sites, and narrative information on the locations pictured. Compiled with remembrances by his eldest daughter, Anne Hillerman, with original photos from Don Strel, TONY HILLERMANS LANDSCAPE is a timely showcase of a hauntingly beautiful landscape that captured one mans imagination for a lifetime, as well as a daughters tribute to her father. For long-time Hillerman fans, or those discovering his work for the first time, this book of photos lures readers in, transporting them to another time and place. Tony Hillerman (1925-2008), an Albuquerque, New Mexico, resident since 1963, was the author of 29 books, including the popular 18-mystery series featuring Navajo police officers Jim Chee and Joe Leaphorn, two non-series novels, two childrens books, and nonfiction works. He had received every major honor for mystery fiction, and the Western Writers of America honored him with the Wister Award for Lifetime achievement in 2008. He served as president of the prestigious Mystery Writers of America, and was honored with that groups Edgar Award and as one of mystery fictions Grand Masters. In 2001, his memoir, 'seldom Disappointed', won both the Anthony and Agatha Awards for best nonfiction.

Klappentext

A photographic journey through the landscape immortalized in bestselling author Tony Hillerman' s beloved mystery series featuring the legendary Navajo police officers Lieutenant Joe Leaphorn and Sergeant Jim Chee

Step into the world of Tony Hillerman's Chee and Leaphorn novels with this stunning collection of original photography of the landscape integral to his writing. Alongside these breathtaking photos are brief synopses of Hillerman's novels, descriptive text from his works, his own comments about the land, and information about the sites pictured. Compiled with remembrances by his eldest daughter, Anne Hillerman, and original photos by Don Strel, here is a timely showcase of a hauntingly beautiful region that captured one man's imagination for a lifetime.
In Tony Hillerman's Landscape, Anne Hillerman pays loving tribute to her father and his work.
For seasoned Hillerman fans, and those discovering his work for the first time, this book offers an intimate and unique look at this beloved author and his world.