pictorial works

Archival photographs and text describe the history, buildings, social life and customs of MountVernon, Virginia.

A look at photos from the Hubble Space Telescope known as the Hubble Deep Field and what has been learned from them.

Text and images reveal the real-life origins of Lake Wobegon, the small midwestern town which Garrison Kellor brought to life.

"Considers the work of NASA photographers as they began exploring space. Using ... full-page photos, it examines the photography's contributions to NASA's overall mission, including how space exploration has pushed photography technology forward"--Provided by publisher.

Illustrates the businesses and buildings of New York City reflecting on images from the past and illustrations are side-by-side with drawings that compare the same locations as they were in 2016.

"A symbol of mythic potency, the African lion has ruled the human imagination for millennia. But in Botswana's Okavango Delta, the world's most awe-inspiring hunters are challenged not only by their waterlogged territory, but also by their formidable prey--the buffalo--who wield their massive horns with deadly accuracy. Pulsing with ancient rhythms of wild Africa, this harsh and eternal struggle is compelling, powerful, and poignant. Award-winning filmmakers and National Geographic Explorers-in-Residence Beverly and Dereck Joubert, give us an unforgettable glimpse of this iconic drama in the official companion book to their feature film, 'The Last Lions', and warn that due to declining numbers of lions in the wild, it may soon end forever..."--P. [4] of cover.

Collects annotated photographs that document the history of Waco, Texas.