San Francisco: A Photographic Portrait - Hardcover

 
9781885435606: San Francisco: A Photographic Portrait

Synopsis

San Francisco: A Photographic Portrait is a coffee-table keepsake of high-quality full and half page color images of the city and surrounding Bay Area. Its photographs depict the diverse personality of this "City-by-the-Bay". The city s commitment to its historical roots as well as the future is captured in images of both turn-of-the century and contemporary architecture; parks comprised of hillside trails and wildflowers as well as elegant theme gardens, and the cultivated vineyards of the Napa Valley are represented throughout the book. The variety of area communities is evident in photos of local festivals and activities in addition to centers for arts and education. This man-made city is a marvel and center of cutting-edge technology whose backdrop is equally inspiring in its breathtaking coastal views and fog-enveloped mountain landscapes.

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About the Author

San Francisco photographer, Brad Perks has spent a lifetime taking pictures of California and the Western United States. The official Bay Area photographer for the Millennium Project in 1999, he has won international awards for his work which has been published around the world. His clients have included: Levis, The Gap, The San Francisco Ballet, Hewlett Packard, and the Sierra Club among others. Perks currently is devoting his attention to photographing scenic landscapes.

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