Living Waters: Aquatic Preserves of Florida (signed)
by Butcher, Clyde (signed); foreword by David B. Struhs
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- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- New/Near Fine dust jacket
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Henderson, Nevada, United States
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About This Item
Ochopec, Florida: Big Cypress Gallery, 2004. SIGNED by the AUTHOR/photographer, Clyde Butcher, directly on the front free endpaper (his signature only, NOT personalized to anyone). New and unread in a near Fine dust jacket (two tiny 1/8th inch closed edge tears). Flat, uncreased spine. NO chips or fading. Bright and shiny. Sharp corners. Square and tight. Pages are fresh, crisp, clean and unmarked -- obviously never read. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a library discard. NOT a remainder. With 61 gorgeous full page b/w photographic plates. Bound in the original silver-stamped black cloth. Oblong. 9.75" wide by 9.25" tall. "Within these pages, Clyde Butcher celebrates Florida’s aquatic preserves, capturing magical moments through his breathtaking photographs. His interest and respect for Florida’s natural environment is genuine. Mr. Butcher’s photographs will inspire you and touch your curiosity and concern for the wonders of Florida’s aquatic preserves -- our living waters. Water runs through, around, and under Florida, creating its varied landscapes and biological diversity. Mr. Butcher’s photographs remind us that this natural heritage is entrusted to us to maintain for future generations to enjoy and appreciate." -- from the foreword by David B. Struhs, Florida Department of Environmental Protection. From the publisher: "Clyde Butcher’s images are captured with an 8” X 10”, 11” X 14”, or 12” X 20” view camera. The large-format camera allows him to express in elaborate detail the textures that distinguish the exquisite beauty of the landscape. The book is the companion to the upcoming PBS documentary, Living Waters: Aquatic Preserves of Florida.". SIGNED by the AUTHOR/photographer. 2004 edition. Hardcover. New/Near Fine dust jacket. Illus. by NOT a library discard. Unpaged (but about 90 pages]. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.
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- Title
- Living Waters: Aquatic Preserves of Florida (signed)
- Author
- Butcher, Clyde (signed); foreword by David B. Struhs
- Illustrator
- NOT a library discard
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- New
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- 2004 edition
- Publisher
- Big Cypress Gallery
- Place of Publication
- Ochopec, Florida
- Date Published
- 2004
- Size
- Unpaged (but about 90 pages]
- Bookseller catalogs
- Photography;
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