Crystal Images Photography and Publishing

Kathleen M.K. Menke/Haines, Alaska


"Spirits of the North"
Two-legged, Four-legged, Winged, Finned, Rooted, and Flowing
by Kathleen M.K. Menke
First Edition to be released June of 2010


by award-winning photographer Kathleen M.K. Menke
(Book of Year Finalist 2007 in category of Nature for "Alaska/Yukon/Arctic Light")

Autographed, personalized copy available here directly from the author/photographer (advance orders currently being accepted).
Also to be available at gift shops and bookstores--Alaska, Yukon, NWT, and beyond, Spring 2010. Ask for it!

Personal Keepsake/Far North Souvenir/Gift for Family & Friends/Important Addition to Any Alaska/Yukon/Arctic/Northwest Territory Library Collection

Cover and representative images shown here:

Cover:
Spirits of the North
Red Fox Kit
Denali National Park
Pasque Flower
Miles Canyon, Yukon
Northern Lights/Nitainlai Territorial Park
Northwest Territories, Canada

About the "Spirits of the North" (to be released Spring 2010):

Pure essence of northern latitudes,
spirits emerge to touch the deepest parts of one's soul--
human spirits, fox spirits, the spirits of dwarf willows in bloom.
The wind blows through them. Mountains and glaciers surround them.
Shaped by time and terrain, personalities become apparent--
curious, playful, intelligent, industrious, strong.
From the highest icy peaks through multiple rich ecosystems to the coasts,
the seasons sing their song. Light reflects their presence-- individual spirits, inseparable from one another,
forming one, integrated, living, breathing, and powerful whole.

This book is an acknowledgment of spirit, the creative force that infuses everything. Over 200 original images taken in Alaska, the Yukon, British Columbia, and the Northwest Territories. From the highest mountain peaks to the coasts, spirits of the north emerge to reveal their unique forms and personalities. Images are totally authentic, true to the culture and landscape of the north, and sensitive to spirits of all forms.

80-pages, 8 1/2" x 10", 200+ original color images, quality paper, pages sewn, softbound/perfect bound/cover with UV varnish.
ISBN 978-0-9764261-2-7. First Edition. To be released spring 2010. Published by Crystal Images. Printed by InterPress, Ltd.

Reviews:

"I like all of your books and most especially this new book. The theme of 'spirit' is well portrayed in this book."
Alan Traut, Docent, Sheldon Museum and Cultural Center

"One of my favorite things to do is to slip into the wilds and sit quietly, waiting for the land to come alive with the sounds and movements of the birds and animals. This book allows the reader that experience and inspires us to spend more time seeking out and embracing those spirits."
Lyn Lauenroth, Haines, Alaska

"Outstanding photographs. I like it that this book includes people as well as nature."
Gary Arenson, Haines, Alaska

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    About the Author/Photographer:

    Kathleen Marie Kennell Menke has been professionally photographing subjects that capture her interest and her heart for over twenty years. Her work has been published in numerous regional, national, and international publications. She has been a resident of Haines, Alaska, for fifteen years. "Spirits of the North" is her third book. Her first photo book, "Haines for All Seasons--Northern Exposures from Alaska Reflecting Our Bond to the Land and Each Other", was published in 2005. Her second book "Alaska/Yukon/Arctic Light" received ForeWord Magazines National "Book of Year Finalist Award" in 2007 in the category of "Nature".

    Kathleen and Brandee, Chilkat Pass
    photo by Mark Higgins/Scotland



    Haines for All Seasons
    Northern Exposures from Alaska
    Reflecting Our Bond with the Land and Each Other
    8.5"x11", 48-pages, 200 original color images, First Edition 2005
    by Kathleen M.K. Menke/Crystal Images, Haines Alaska
    Alaska/Yukon/Arctic Light
    Gifts of the Wild
    Northern Exposures by Kathleen M.K. Menke
    8.5"x10", 80 pages, 175 original color images, First Edition 2007
    by Kathleen M.K. Menke/Crystal Images, Haines, Alaska


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