Sun, surf, waves. It's a vast state overlooking a vast ocean, a state immortalized and made forever young in song and film. California. Here you will find a landscape that legends are made of. Magisterial Redwoods, desolate Death Valley, the brilliant Golden Gate Bridge, the iconic Hollywood sign. Nothing in California is done in half-measures; this is a state where everything and everybody reaches for the stars.
Whether hiking through the gorgeous old-growth forests, or taking in beautiful beach views, there’s a grandeur to California’s landscape that you won’t find anywhere else. This 96-page photo tour captures the many miles of vineyards, mountains, and shoreline that link this expansive, enduring terrain.
Tanya Lloyd Kyi is a freelance graphic designer and writer. She grew up in Creston, British Columbia, but now lives in Vancouver.
Binding | EAN | ISBN-10 | Pub Date | PAGES | Language | Size | Price |
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Hardcover | 9781552850282 | 1552850285 | 2010-01-01 | 96 | 0.00 x 10.10 x 10.10 in | $19.95 | |
Hardcover | 9781940416076 | 1940416078 | 2015-10-19 | 96 | 0.00 x 10.06 x 10.29 in | $19.95 |
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