Books by Gary Crabbe:

Thank you for taking a look at these books by Gary Crabbe. (Yes, that’s me.) I’ve been the principal photographer for all seven of these books and authored two of them, including the award-winning “Photographing California: Vol. 1 – North.”

*Note:  I no longer sell any of the books directly. Most earlier titles are out of print. If you’re interested in ordering a book, please click the appropriate image or title link to visit the Amazon.com page for that particular book.

*Note: Read a short story about My Adventures as a Book Photographer here.

PHOTOGRAPHING CALIFORNIA;
Volume 1 – North

Text and Photography by Gary Crabbe
Softbound 6″ x 9″ 432 pgs 340 Color Photos
ISBN 978-0916189204

Photographing California; Vol. 1 – North, (On Amazon)

Winner of the prestigious
IBPA Benjamin Franklin
Gold Medal Award
for Best Regional Title

Northern California is home to some of the most magnificent natural wonders on the planet, attracting millions of visitors every year. With a whopping 432 pages and 340+ photographs, Photographing California – North will guide you to the most visually spectacular scenery and points of interest the area has to offer. This book is designed to help give you the best photographic advantage possible as you travel along California s breathtaking coast, from Santa Cruz to the Oregon border, encountering along the way the world s tallest living thing: the mighty Coastal redwood tree.

It will help you discover areas of the state born of fire, including the volcanic regions of Mount Shasta, Mount Lassen, and parts of the Eastern Sierra, along with areas dominated by water: the Bay Area, the Central Valley, and Lake Tahoe. It also includes other photographic flavors of California, such as scenic lighthouses, the wine country, the ghost town of Bodie, and of course, the State s crowning natural wonder, Yosemite National Park.

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GREETINGS FROM CALIFORNIA;
Legends, Landmarks, and Lore from the Golden State

Text and Photography by Gary Crabbe

Hardcover 9.5″ x 11″ 160 pgs
130 Color Photos + 100 B&W Historical Photos or Illustrations.
ISBN 0760337284

Greetings from California; Legends, Landmarks, and Lore from the Golden State.  (On Amazon)

A fun, fresh tribute to the Golden State, illustrated with gorgeous color photography, fascinating historical images, and cool memorabilia. Learn anew the legends, landmarks, and lore of historic sites, such as Bodie, Point Reyes, the Knights Ferry Bridge, Mission Santa Barbara, Carson Mansion in Old Town Eureka, Death Valley, Glacier Point, and Alcatraz.

Delving into the people, places, and activities that have defined California through the years, this book explores all that makes California great: the Big Sur coast, the Monterey Jazz Festival, Napa Valley’s wine country, Hollywood, the redwood trees of Muir Woods, Lake Tahoe, Yosemite Valley, big game fishing, surfing, agriculture, politics, music, sports, and much, much more. Turn the pages for a visual feast of this extraordinary state!Shasta, Mount Lassen, and parts of the Eastern Sierra, along with areas dominated by water: the Bay Area, the Central Valley, and Lake Tahoe. It also includes other photographic flavors of California, such as scenic lighthouses, the wine country, the ghost town of Bodie, and of course, the State s crowning natural wonder, Yosemite National Park.

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BACKROADS of the CALIFORNIA COAST
Your Guide to Scenic Getaways & Adventures

Photography by Gary Crabbe
Text by Karen Misuraca
Softbound 6″ x 9″ 256 pgs 140 Color Photos
ISBN: 9780760333433

Backroads of the California Coast. (On Amazon)

From sprawling beaches to dramatic cliffs, the landscapes carved out by the mighty Pacific Ocean have been a destination for adventure and discovery since the earliest Spanish explorers arrived in the 1600s. While here and there the coastal wilderness has given way to California’s largest and most cosmopolitan cities, the backroads and mountain lanes afford countless opportunities to experience the quiet of nature or explore the history of centuries-old communities. Visit sleepy fishing villages and historic landmarks of the Old West; hike through lush wilderness and fish in clear mountain streams; or catch some waves at one of the many pristine beaches along California’s glorious coastline.

Experience the wild California coast as the earliest Spanish explorers found it. Explore the history of centuries-old communities, and discover the wonders of nature. With glorious color photography and detailed descriptions, maps, and directions, Backroads of the California Coast takes you on two dozen fascinating and scenic journeys through some of the nation’s most glorious landscapes, from sleepy fishing villages to historic landmarks, from the fabulous fishing in clear mountain streams to the incomparable waves that lap the pristine beaches along California’s glorious coastline.

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BACKROADS of the CALIFORNIA WINE COUNTRY
Your Guide to the Wine Country’s Most Scenic Backroad Adventures

Photography by Gary Crabbe
Text by Karen Misuraca
Softbound 8.5″ x 11h” 160 pgs 140 color photos
ISBN: 760325413

Backroads of the California Wine Country. (On Amazon)

Wine Grapes have been cultivated in California’s verdant valleys since the days of the Spanish missions in the eighteenth century. Since the 1970s, the California wine country has been among the world’s premier wine-growing regions, and California wines hold their own against the best of Europe and elsewhere. Beyond the well-known vintners of the Sonoma and Napa valleys, the Golden State is home to quality wine producers from Mendocino to Santa Barbara. The temperate climate and lush landscapes that make this state an ideal locale for wine production also offer spectacular scenery for leisurely drives and backroads adventures. A tour through the wine country is a tour through the history of California, a journey back to the Old West, a wilderness adventure, an encounter with American literary icons, and much more

The mystique and history of California’s wine regions are captured in full glory in Backroads of the California Wine Country. From the misty northern appellations of Mendocino County to the hot, dry flatlands of Paso Robles, in the wilds of the Santa Cruz Mountains and along the placid Russian River, writer Karen Misuraca and photographer Gary Crabbe lead you on an informative and colorful tour of the most spectacular landscapes of California, offering myriad excursions for wine-lovers and weekend adventurers alike.

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YOSEMITE and the EASTERN SIERRA

Photography by Gary CrabbeEdited by Peter Beren
Hardcover 6.5″ x 6.5″ 160 Pages 100 color photos
ISBN 1-932183-24-8

Yosemite & The Eastern Sierra. (On Amazon)

With stars strewn endlessly across the black canopy of the Sierra night, daylight reveals the majesty of Half Dome, the grandeur of French Canyon, and the awesome El Capitan. Here are the wonders of one the nation’s greatest treasures, Yosemite National Park, a soaring cathedral of the American wilderness (visited by more than three million people each year). On the eastern side of what is sometimes called “the Range of Light,” the lens of renowned outdoor photographer Gary Crabbe vividly captures natural beauty with painterly strokes. From the first light of sunrise cascading above an alpine creek to the last glint of sunset reflected on the joyful serenade of a waterfall ballet at Horsetail Falls, the spirit of the land will nourish your soul.

In addition to the breathtaking imagery, this small but exquisitely printed volume speaks through the voices of our greatest nature writers. This consummate marriage of word and image is the perfect gift for anyone who has ever marveled at the unparalleled diversity and complex, fascinating beauty of Yosemite National Park and the glorious gallery of the Eastern Sierra’s natural wonders.

With quotes and writings by: Ansel Adams, Mary Austen, Ezra Bowen, Charles Loring Brace, Theodore Bunnell, John Burroughs, J. Smeaton Chase, Lawrence Collins, Mary Cone, Annie Dillard, William O. Douglas, Loren Eiseley, Gretel Erhlich, Tom Hayden, J.M. Hutchings, Jonathon King, Barry Lopez, John Muir, David Robertson, Carl Sharsmith, Gary Snyder, Wallace Stegner, Charle Warren Stoddard, Mark Twain, and Ann Zwinger.

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OUR SAN FRANCISCO

Photography by Gary Crabbe
Text by Karen Misuraca
Hardcover 9″ x 12″ 112 pgs 130 color photos
ISBN 0-89658-599-9

Our San Francisco. (On Amazon)

A treasure for residents and for the millions of annual visitors, Our San Francisco showcases the City by the Bay with stunning photographs and lively descriptions. From world-famous views of the shining Golden Gate bridge and brightly painted Victorian mansions to charming ethnic neighborhoods and an exciting new waterfront, this pictorial guide paints a glowing tribute to one of the world’s most beautiful—and famous—cities. Against a breezy backdrop of ships and sailing craft in the bay, Our San Francisco reveals intimate human portraits in the city’s Asian quarter and colorful festivals of the Hispanic Mission District. From “play ball” in a bayfront stadium, tai chi in Washington Square, and a glittering opening night at the opera, this is San Francisco at its best.

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The CALIFORNIA COAST;
The Most Spectacular Sights & Destinations

Text by Karen MisuracaPhotography by Gary Crabbe
Foreword by Jean-Michel Cousteau
Hardcover 8½” x 11″ 160 pgs 120 color photos
ISBN 0-89658-481-X

The California Coast  (on Amazon)

With its many national and state parks, hundreds of cultural and historic sites, and stretches of untouched wilderness, the California coast attracts millions of visitors from all over the world. The California Coast explores the breathtakingly beautiful California coastline, from the rugged, mountainous northern shore fringed with majestic redwood forests to the inviting beaches of southern California.

A treasured keepsake for residents and a perfect souvenir for visitors, The California Coast captures the look and local color of this world-famous 1,200-mile strip of the Pacific Rim: its sounds and smells, its natural and human history, the world-famous cities of San Francisco and Los Angeles, the historic Spanish towns of Santa Barbara and Monterey, the wild Big Sur, and the quaint fishing villages of Mendocino and Eureka. In more than one hundred color photographs and ten essays, The California Coast paints a rich visual, cultural, and historical portrait of the shore.

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Again, you can read about My Adventures as a Book Photographer here.