Christmas in America: A Photographic Celebration of the Holiday Season - Hardcover

Guttman, Peter

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1602390665 ISBN 13: 9781602390669

Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing, 2007

Synopsis

Nothing reminds us of the good things in life—family, friendship, food, and good cheer—more than Christmas. With stunning images and illuminating text, award-winning photographer Peter Guttman offers a dazzling overview of the wintry landscapes, traditions, ceremonies, spectacles, and pastimes of the holiday season throughout the United States. His photos shine a spotlight on caroling, tree cutting, ski picnics, burning of the greens, ice sculptures, and hearth cooking in New Hampshire; sleigh rallies, cozy inns, and ice fishing in Vermont; dog-sledding, Christmas teas, and the nation’s largest gingerbread house in Minnesota; sculpture creations, bonfires, and slave cabin illuminations in Louisiana; plantation displays and riverboat festivities in Mississippi; and gloriously decorated store windows, tree lightings, and The Nutcracker in New York. This is a treasure that honors more than the holiday: it celebrates America and the human spirit.

About this title

About the Author:

Peter Guttman is a photographer, writer, author, television personality, and lecturer who has traveled on assignments to all seven continents and over 190 countries. He was named the Lowell Thomas Journalist of the Year in 2000, an honor awarded by the Society of American Travel Writers. His work has appeared in National Geographic, Traveler, Country Living, Men’s Journal, Outside, Travel & Leisure, and The New York Times. He lives in New York City.

Review:

“Using light to its fullest, Mr. Guttman creates stunning images no matter how far he travels.” (The New York Times )

About this edition

• Publisher: Skyhorse Publishing
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 1602390665
• ISBN 13: 9781602390669
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 160