Thousand Islands
- Publisher
- Nimbus Publishing
- Initial publish date
- Apr 2009
- Category
- Regional
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Hardback
- ISBN
- 9781551097220
- Publish Date
- Apr 2009
- List Price
- $16.95
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Description
George Fischer's photographs has been featured in dozens of book. He is the author of a number of books including Destination Fundy Trail, Along the St. John River and Rendezvous in the Magdalen Islands. His stunning photography can also be found in a brilliant new book Boldt Castle, the Story of an Unfinished Dream. George Fischer's photographs has been featured in dozens of book. He is the author of a number of books including Destination Fundy Trail, Along the St. John River and Rendezvous in the Magdalen Islands. His stunning photography can also be found in a brilliant new book Boldt Castle, the Story of an Unfinished Dream.
Anthony Mollica, Jr. is a respected authority on America's antique and classic wooden boats and a trustee of the Antique Boat Museum. He is also the author of Gar Wooden Boats, the National Boating Museum's 2001 Book of the Year and Boldt Castle, the Story of an Unfinished Dream.
About the authors
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.
Anthony Mollica Jr. is the author of seven books, including Castles and Cottages: River Retreats of the Thousand Islands and Gar Wood Boats,the 2001 Boating Book of the Year. Now retired from a 40 year career in public education, he is a respected authority on America's antique and classic boats. Anthony divides his time between his summer home in the Thousand Islands, and Syracuse, New York.