Tony Hillerman's Landscape
On the Road with Chee and Leaphorn
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Publisher Description
Don’t miss the TV series, Dark Winds, based on the Leaphorn, Chee, & Manuelito novels, now on AMC and AMC+!
“You’ve read the books, now see the land. . . . It’s like having Tony Hillerman still with us.” —Denver Post
A photographic journey through the American Southwest landscapes of beloved bestselling author Tony Hillerman’s novels—with an introduction by Tony Hillerman and a personal essay by his daughter, Anne.
Step into the world of Tony Hillerman’s novels with this stunning collection of original documentary photographs of the Navajo Nation landscape that was integral to his writing. Alongside these breathtaking photos are brief synopses of Hillerman’s novels, descriptive passages from the novels, the author’s own comments about the sites, and narrative information on the locations pictured. Compiled by his eldest daughter, Anne Hillerman, with original photos from Don Strel, Tony Hillerman’s Landscape is a timely showcase of a hauntingly beautiful region that captured one man’s imagination for a lifetime, and is a daughter’s loving tribute to her father.
This unique collection is more than just a photography book:
For Fans of the Novels: See the real-world locations from Hillerman’s beloved Leaphorn, Chee, & Manuelito novels, accompanied by synopses and descriptive passages from the books.Breathtaking Photography: Features a full collection of original, documentary-style photos by Don Strel that bring the haunting beauty of the landscape to life.A Personal Tribute: Compiled by his eldest daughter, Anne Hillerman, this collection also includes a personal essay by her and a rare introduction by Tony Hillerman himself.Perfect Coffee Table Book: An ideal gift for any fan of Tony Hillerman’s work, lovers of landscape photography, or anyone captivated by the American Southwest.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Before his death in 2007, Tony Hillerman, one of America's best loved mystery writers, produced 18 novels grounded in the Native American cultures of the desert Southwest. The honest, unvarnished landscape of the Four Corners region of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah and Colorado was essential to the plots and atmosphere of Hillerman's books; he knew and loved it well, and helped plan this illustrated travelogue before his passing. (An introduction and quotes from his memoir, Seldom Disappointed, acknowledge and ameliorate Tony Hillerman's absence.) Hillerman's daughter, Anne, and her husband, photographer Strel, document their journey using Hillerman's books (and memory) as a tour guide. Along with memories of family research trips in her childhood, Anne records her impressions of the vast Four Corners region, pairing a synopsis of each book with photos of landscapes, trading posts, archaeological sites, abandoned hogans (traditional Navajo houses), and people from the Navajo, Hopi and Zuni tribes. She also provides short discussions of historical events, ceremonies, mythology, and other topics germane to the novels. Though no photograph can fully capture the immensity of that Southwestern sky, many of Strel's come close. For Hillerman fans, this volume is a must-have.
