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Haida Gwaii Queen Charlotte Islands

by (author) George Fischer

Publisher
Nimbus Publishing
Initial publish date
Apr 2006
Category
Regional
  • Hardback

    ISBN
    9781551095684
    Publish Date
    Apr 2006
    List Price
    $29.95

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Out of print

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Description

George Fischer is the author of numerous books including Destination Fundy Trail, The Adventurer's Guide to the Magdalen Islands, and Along the St. John River. Fischer is also the author of a distinctive poster series and his photos have appeared in newspapers and magazines including the New York Times, Islands Magazine, and Explore. He lives in Toronto.

About the author

George Fischer is one of Canada's most renowned and prolific landscape photographers. His unique style has been recognized around the world. He has provided photography and editorial content for promotional literature published by tourist boards and international tour operators. George's work has appeared on the covers of magazines and newspapers worldwide as well as websites and ad campaigns for hundreds of companies. And he has produced more than 65 photographic books. In November 2017, George received the Ontario Tourism Award of Excellence in Photography. Among his major accomplishments is the book, Canada: 150 Panoramas, which was on the best-seller list at Chapters/Indigo and quickly sold out of its first printing. In 2007, Unforgettable Canada was on The Globe and Mail's bestseller list and has sold over 75,000 copies. It is now in its third printing. George is also recognized for his worldwide collection of more than 50 art posters and unique art prints created for various companies, hospitals and private collectors. An avid outdoor adventurer, George has hiked Machu Picchu in Peru and in Bolivia cycled what is dubbed "the world's most dangerous road." He has summited Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, Gokyo Ri in the Himalayas and Torres del Paine in Chile. In Iceland, he hiked to raise funds for the Arthritis Society of Canada. And this Toronto Canada resident has now set his sights on canoeing the Nahanni River in the Northwest Territories.

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