Obi kaufmann california field atlas corte madera store sunday, may 27, 2018 1. An atlas that paints wild california with a watercolor brush kqed. Jul 12, 2016 a sampling portfolio of maps, with incomplete keys. Oct 26, 2017 formerly the visual artist behind the successful oakland, californiabased juniper ridge brand a wildcrafted fragrance company, kaufmann has since published a reflection on his trail hikes, filled with watercolor and prose, the california field atlas. The california field atlas paperback copperfields books. Maps are enhanced by spirited illustrations of wildlife, keys that explain natural phenomena, and a clearsighted but reverential text. Its a fitting excuse for the oaklandbased naturalist, painter and author of the bestselling book on californias natural ecology, the california field atlas. The california field atlas paperback keplers books. The field atlas is organized around the deep interconnections of life, geography and climate, echoing muirs intuition. Based on decades of exploring the backcountry of the golden state, artistadventurer obi kaufmann blends science and art to illuminate the. Heyday is an independent, nonprofit publisher founded in 1974 in berkeley, california. This box contains twelve white envelopes and twelve blank. Mar 02, 2018 heres a new book out about california thats selling faster than berkeleys heyday books can print it.
This illustrated atlas takes readers off the beaten path and outside normal conceptions of california, revealing its myriad ecologies, topographies, and histories in exquisite maps and trail paintings. Full of character and color, a bit larger than life, the california field atlas is the. Since the california field atlas was published and has hit stores across california and beyond, it has enjoyed two months at the number one spot for nonfiction paperbacks in northern california and now almost six month in the top ten. Following a visual presentation, obi will be joined in conversation by zyzzyva managing editor oscar villalon, discussing the importance of reframing the language of conservation, and the impact of the california field atlas, one year on from publication.
Not road maps, but handdrawn watercolor renderings of wild california, with descriptions and reflections on its mountains, rivers, and creatures. For kaufmann, the epic narrative of the california backcountry holds enough art, science, mythology, and language for a hundred field atlases to come. Growing up in the east bay as the son of an astrophysicist and a psychologist, kaufmann spent most of high school practicing calculus and breaking away on weekends to scramble around mount diablo and map its creeks, oak forests. Obi kaufmann california field atlas corte madera store. The california field atlas by obi kaufmann booksamillion. Obi kaufmann in conversation with oscar villalon pegasus books. We are a diverse community of writers and readers, activists and thinkers.
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Art from kaufmanns first book the california field atlas heyday books 2017. Obi kaufmann discusses and signs california field atlas. Im glad i bought it, because the art is lovely and the maps are beautiful. May 17, 2018 the field atlas is organized around the deep interconnections of life, geography and climate, echoing muirs intuition. The california field atlas paperback green apple books. Its jammed with beautiful handpainted maps, watercolor illustrations of animals, plant and trees, and heavily detailed with facts about seemingly every natural inch of the state. This lavishly illustrated atlas takes readers outside normal conceptions of. These lovely note cards beautifully reproduce the watercolor illustrations of mammals and birds of prey that obi kaufmann created for his bestselling book, the. State, artistadventurer obi kaufmann blends science and art to illuminate the multifaceted array of living, connected systems like no book has done before. Formerly the visual artist behind the successful oakland, californiabased juniper ridge brand a wildcrafted fragrance company, kaufmann has since published a reflection on his trail hikes, filled with watercolor and prose, the california field atlas. His latest book, the state of water, understanding california s most precious resource heyday, 2019, continues his investigation into the confluence of art and science towards a more complete understanding of the natural world. Heyday publishes around twentyfive books a year, founded two magazines news from native california and bay nature and has been involved in public education programs in california. Artist, author of the california field atlas talks about. Weve got veils curtains behind what we are and who we are perceived to be if you look.
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Heyday promotes civic engagement and social justice, celebrates natures beauty, supports california indian cultural renewal, and explores the states rich history, culture, and influence. But what i think youll find more compelling is the love for the splendor of the state that the author shows through his beautiful watercolors and thoughtful maps. California field atlas is the ultimate road trip companion and love letter to a place. Weve got veils curtains behind what we are and who we are perceived to. Obi kaufmann, author of the popular illustrated the california field atlas, will bring his new book the state of water to santa rosa. The california field atlas by obi kaufmann heyday this lavishly illustrated atlas takes readers off the beaten path and outside normal conceptions of california, revealing its myriad ecologies, topographies, and histories in exquisite maps and trail paintings. The california field atlas heyday with author obi kaufmann this lavishly illustrated atlas takes readers outside normal conceptions of california, revealing its myriad ecologies, topographies, and histories in exquisite maps and trail paintings.
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Full of character and color, a bit larger than life, the california field atlas is the ultimate road trip companion and love. Independent, nonprofit publisher california history and culture, nature, social justice since 1974. In addition to maps, this atlas offers spirited illustrations of wildlife, keys that explain natural phenomena, and a clearsighted but reverential text. Kaufmann depicts layer after layer of the natural world, delighting in the grand scale and details alike. Full of character and color, a bit larger than life, the california field atlas is the ultimate road trip companion and love letter to a place. Diesel, a bookstore in larkspur welcomes author obi kaufmann to the store to discuss and sign the california field atlas on saturday, november 25th at 2. Its a coffee table book that isnt quite filled with art that carries me away, and a field. Based on decades of exploring the backcountry of the golden state, artistadventurer obi kaufmann blends science and art to. Dec 11, 2019 the contemporary artistnaturalists lush watercolor trail paintings and state maps fill the bestselling california field atlas, a meditation on the states overlapping, and often discordant, natural and political features, published by the berkeley company heyday books. The california field atlas by obi kaufmann, paperback. In addition to its larger size, the collectors edition has lush, illustrated endpapers, a ribbon bookmark, premium paper, and gold embossing on a luxurious leatherlike cover. Following the success of obi kaufmann s bestselling the california field atlas, this collectors edition features a larger format showcasing kaufmanns sumptuous watercolors and lettering. Note cards featuring the art of obi kaufmann, now available from heyday books.
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The book covers a lot of subjects, but it does not develop any one area indepth. As author obi kaufmann writes in his introduction, i want to coax this single piece of the universe into opening up its secrets. The california field atlas a gorgeously illustrated compendium. Its called the california field atlas, and its a thick book of maps. California association for environmental and outdoor. My song for the california of wildflowers, of salmon, of deserts, of glaciers, of oaks and sweet pine, of lonely elk and tired vultures, of crowded tidepools and the ghost of bears. Days later, he gave the keynote address to the annual fundraising dinner for the klamath siskiyou wildland center while his beloved bay area was burning. Phelan award from the san francisco foundation, the 2017 book of the year award from the northern california independent booksellers association, and the 2017 gold medal for significant contribution to publishing by the commonwealth club of san francisco. This lavishly illustrated atlas takes readers off the beaten path and outside normal conceptions of.
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