National Parks Postcards

Graphic artist Michael Schwab has created an outstanding new look for the Bay Area's most beloved outdoor treasures. Perfect for nature-loving natives and tourists alike, this colorful, graphically striking collection gives a modern spin to the national parklands of the Golden Gate.

**A New York Times Bestseller!** Based on the wildly popular Instagram account, Subpar Parks features both the greatest hits and brand-new content, all celebrating the incredible beauty and variety of America’s national parks juxtaposed with the clueless and hilarious one-star reviews posted by visitors. Subpar Parks, both on the popular Instagram page and in this humorous, informative, and collectible book, combines two things that seem like they might not work together yet somehow harmonize perfectly: beautiful illustrations and informative, amusing text celebrating each national park paired with the one-star reviews disappointed tourists have left online. Millions of visitors each year enjoy Glacier National Park, but for one visitor, it was simply "Too cold for me!" Another saw the mind-boggling vistas of Bryce Canyon as "Too spiky!" Never mind the person who visited the thermal pools at Yellowstone National Park and left thinking, “Save yourself some money, boil some water at home.” Featuring more than 50 percent new material, the book will include more depth and insight into the most popular parks, such as Yosemite, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and Acadia National Parks; anecdotes and tips from rangers; and much more about author Amber Share's personal love and connection to the outdoors. Equal parts humor and love for the national parks and the great outdoors, it's the perfect gift for anyone who loves to spend time outside as well as have a good read (and laugh) once they come indoors.

"Fifty-Nine Parks collaborated with some of the world's foremost contemporary artists and designers to create original posters that celebrate the unique beauty of the U.S. National Park system. Each poster is a contemporary take on the W.P.A. posters of the 1930s, resulting in a one-of-a-kind tribute to the majesty of the national parks"--

For centuries, the majesty and mystery of the Great Smoky Mountains have lured mankind. The Cherokee were among the first to build thriving communities here, and backcountry frontiersmen were next to put down roots. In time, visitors arrived, eager to take in the cool mountain air, and returned home with stories of "hillbillies." Then came those who used the mountains for their own advantages, such as lumber barons, armed with steam shovels and skidders. Eventually, civic boosters from western North Carolina and east Tennessee took note and began advocating for the protection of the Great Smoky Mountains. Before a national park could be established, though, there were competing interests to be sorted and a consideration of the lives affected.

Discover tranquility and peace by coloring in beautiful landscape and wildlife postcards from America’s most iconic national parks. Some of the world’s most beautiful and iconic landscapes are preserved within the US National Park System, and Ian Shive, a leading chronicler of America’s national parks, has been capturing these vistas for years. The National Parks Postcard Coloring Book features twenty line-art renderings of Shive’s most iconic images of landscapes and wildlife from national parks throughout the United States. Every postcard invites you to color in the picturesque scene, and the postcard format makes each card easy to send to friends and family around the world. Ignite your creativity through the exploration of nature, and color your way through the US National Park System.

Enjoy these historic scenes of Montana in the early twentieth century, from Glacier National Park to cowboys riding the eastern prairies to historic downtown images. 23 cards, reproduced from vintage postcards from the early 1900s. Enjoy as a book, or remove cards along the perforation and mail!

Set your spirit of adventure free with these 52 gorgeous postcards, each with a different vintage-style illustration showcasing the great American wilderness in all its glory. Keep these postcards as mementos of these incredible parks, or send them out far and wide for family and friends to enjoy. With images from the beloved, best-selling book National Parks of the USA, these postcards feature illustrator and printmaker Chris Turnham's stunning artwork of maps, animals, landscapes, and the smallest details that make each of America's national parks unique. Peer between sequoias as big as buildings in Kings Canyon, marvel at the frozen beauty of Denali, and meet manatees among the mangroves of the Everglades. The USA's natural wonders are on full display in this luxuriously crafted set of artworks, perfect for lovers of nature and stationery alike. Full-bleed artwork of maps, landscapes, flora and fauna. With space on the reverse for your message, these are ideal for sending to family and friends. Alternatively, stick them up as vintage-feel artworks around the home. With 52 unique designs, there's plenty to choose from whether you're sending to others or putting on display. A great gift for anyone who loves exploring the great outdoors. From the volcanoes of Hawai'i to the windswept coast of Acadia, celebrate the glorious natural diversity of the USA in style. The parks featured: Biscayne, Everglades, Great Smoky Mountains, Acadia, Badlands, Big Bend, Isle Royale, Grand Canyon, Death Valley, Bryce Canyon, Mesa Verde, Yellowstone, Glacier, Yosemite, Olympic, Channel Islands, Sequoia and Kings Canyon, Denali, Glacier Bay, Hawai’i Volcanoes, and Virgin Islands. Whether you're sending them to friends, decorating your fridge, or even planning a trip of your own, these lovingly made postcards are sure to inspire and amaze. Brimming with facts, activities, and beautiful illustrations, the National Parks of the USA series of books immerses young people in the wonders of America’s outdoors. Learn about the wonderful wildlife, stunning scenery, and rare plants that inhabit these precious outdoor spaces. Celebrate these beautiful and rare locations, and be awed by the diversity and grandeur of the national parks’ living landscapes. Also available in the series: National Parks of the USA and National Parks of the USA: Activity Book.

Find out about the history of all 63 US National Parks, and discover their countless treasures Eyewitness National Parks is a spectacular illustrated guide to America's very popular National Parks, which span nearly 85 million acres, or about 3.5 percent of the country's land. This book for 9-12 year old explorers helps you visit each one-from the icy windswept ranges of Wrangell-St. Elias in Alaska to the sandy plains of Death Valley, the coral reefs of American Samoa, and the vast mangroves of the Everglades. Marvel at landmarks such as the Colorado River winding down the Grand Canyon or Old Faithful spraying steam in Yellowstone, and much more-every park is incredible and unique, with its own history, natural wonders, animals, plants, and places. Part of DK's best-selling Eyewitness series, which is now getting an exciting makeover, this title is meant for the next generation of information-seekers and stay-at-home explorers, with a fresh look, striking photographs, updated information, and a new "eyewitness" feature-fascinating first-hand accounts from experts in the field.

National parks occupy a prominent place in the Canadian imagination, yet we are only beginning to understand how their visual representation has shaped and continues to inform our perceptions of ecological issues and the natural world. J. Keri Cronin draws on historical and modern postcards, advertisements, and other images of Jasper National Park to trace how various groups and the tourism industry have used photography to divorce the park from real environmental threats and instead package it as a series of breathtaking vistas and adorable-looking animals. Manufacturing National Park Nature demonstrates that popular forms of picturing nature can have ecological implications that extend far beyond the frame of the image.

Famous German illustrator Dieter Braun offers his readers an accurate representation of animals from all around the world in this bold and memorably illustrated volume. "This is a very special book that would make an ideal gift for an animal-loving child, any young person interested in animal conservation, or indeed for anyone who would appreciate the book's enchanting artwork." —BookTrust "Big, beautiful and biologically accurate, this compendium of 80 wild creatures from the Northern Hemisphere will impress animal and art lovers of all ages." ―Shelf Awareness, STARRED REVIEW "It’s a beautiful book with cubist-tinged illustrations that both thrill with their dynamism and soothe with their muted colors and slightly abstracted shapes." ―The Wall Street Journal "The captivating, large scale illustrations accurately show the animals in their natural habitats while the text adds a lively description of each backed up by some entertaining ‘fun facts’." ―The Guardian "The skillful integration of artistry and naturalistic detail makes this a striking addition to a child’s wildlife library" ―Publisher’s Weekly "Chock full of beautiful illustrations, Wild Animals of the North takes readers on a tour of the colder regions of North America, Asia, and Europe to view some of the animal inhabitants of those ecosystems." ―American Scientist "The draw here is the imagery: gorgeous, geometrically stylized silkscreenlike digital portraits [...] Amazing art makes this a browser’s delight." ―Kirkus Reviews "German illustrator Braun’s compendium of the northern hemisphere’s wildlife is beautiful to behold. [...] its exceptional illustrations will foster admiration for the creatures inhabiting its pages." ―Booklist "A tempting compendium of beautifully illustrated animals." ―School Library Journal "This is a beautifully illustrated introduction to over 80 species." ―Youth Services Book Review Through his beautiful and colourful illustrations, readers will be dazzled by the giraffes and elephants in Africa, koalas and kangaroos in Australia, huge blue whales in the open oceans, and many more! These animals, some endangered, remind us that nature is incredible, and that we need its diversity more than ever.

Nothing speaks to us like great literature. It presents us with truth, challenges, humor, and delight. This collection of 100 postcards showcases bold graphic interpretations of 50 of the greatest literary quotes of all time. From Virginia Wolf to Oscar Wilde, from Bront to Poe to Austen, each piece will spark your imagination and kindle your creative spirit. Cards range from an F. Scott Fitzgerald quote set against a Jazz Age champagne glass, to Emily Bronte's Wuthering Heights visualized as puzzle pieces, to Immanuel Kant's musings juxtaposed with a constellation-filled night sky. This is the perfect stationery for any bibliophile, and a set sure to be repurposed by many design and decor buffs for wall art.

The perfect gift for hikers, campers, and nature lovers, this set of 24 postcards celebrates 12 of America's national parks and the heyday of road tripping. This colorful and cool postcard set features Blackbird's signature style with illustrated maps of 12 renowned national parks, and a range of geographical and topographical features. Each card features a graphic map of a national park, dotted with landmarks, native plants, and commonly found animals, rendered in a way that evokes the iconic look of national park postcards of the past. These 24 postcards (12 designs that each repeat) are as useful as they are beautiful. Parks include: Acadia Glacier Yellowstone Olympic Hawaii Volcanoes Grand Canyon Yosemite Denali Arches Rocky Mountains Great Smoky Mountains Everglades

This handsome box set of 100 postcards features original watercolor illustrations from David Sibley, America's leading ornithologist. Culled from The Sibley Field Guide to Birds, each bird is lovingly rendered in watercolors by David Sibley and chosen with their individual beauty and prominence in the country (with special focus on backyard birds) in mind. Housed in an elegant keepsake box, these postcards are ideal for mailing to friends and family, framed and used as décor, or attached to presents as unique gift tags.

The New Yorker was launched in 1925, and offers reporting, criticism, essays, fiction, poetry, humour, and cartoons. From the very outset, the founders, Harold Ross and Jane Grant, declared that their sophisticated magazine was 'not edited for the old lady in Dubuque'. The New Yorker has also offered great literature in short stories from such acclaimed writers as John Cheever, Roald Dahl, Alice Munro, Haruki Murakami, Vladimir Nabokov, J. D. Salinger, and Shirley Jackson. From the very first issue, the now iconic monocled dandy Eustace Tilley made The New Yorker's covers unique and pointed. These signature traits have continued right up to the present day in the striking and sometimes controversial covers from such artists as Peter Arno, William Steig, Saul Steinberg, Jean-Jacques Sempé, and Art Spiegelman. Selected by Françoise Mouly