The Man Behind The Maps

Item 933-0259

Description

Featuring over 200 ski resort trail maps hand-painted by one legendary artist, this beautiful 292-page hardcover coffee table book is the first and definitive compilation of the art created by James Niehues during his 30-year career. In an engaging narrative that complements the maps, Niehues reveals his exacting technique, which demands up to six weeks to complete a single painting. He then walks you through the step-by-step process for mapping Breckenridge, sharing everything from aerial photographs, to numerous pencil sketches, to in-progress builds, to the final trail map illustration. Every detail was taken into consideration.

Details

• over 200 ski resort trail maps
• hand-painted by legendary artist, James Niehues
• eight geographically themed chapters
• engaging narrative that complements the maps revealing Niehues' exact technique
• foreword by big-mountain skier, Chris Davenport
• 292 pages
• hardcover
• 11.5" tall and opens to spread of 24" wide
• imported