An Artist and a Writer Travel Highway 1 Central - by Janice Stevens (Hardcover)

About the Book

It's perhaps the most famous highway in the world -- California State Highway 1, a narrow strip of roadway between the cliffs and the ocean on the very edge of the continent. Blessed with spectacular natural landscapes, inspiring ocean views and the echoes of California history, Highway 1 is a scenic drive like no other. The sequel to the authors' acclaimed book "An Artist and a Writer Travel Highway 1 North," "An Artist and a Writer Travel Highway 1 Central" takes the reader on a unique literary and artistic journey through the natural and man-made beauty of California's central coast. Lavishly illustrated with over 100 original full-color Pat Hunter watercolors depicting gorgeous landscapes and architectural treasures, "An Artist and a Writer Travel Highway 1 Central" is a thinking person's travel guide that reveals hidden treasures and unexpected delights. Written as a memoir of the authors' tour along the highway, the book takes an appealingly idiosyncratic perspective, as the authors record their explorations off the beaten path, their serendipitous discoveries, and their personal reactions to the places and people they encounter. A satisfying and contemplative mixture of captivating artistry and personal essay, "An Artist and a Writer Travel Highway 1 Central" reinvents the travel guide as a literary form.

Review Quotes

A unique, beautifully presented, entertainingly visualized travelogue that is an armchair traveler's treat. With its flawless production values, "An Artist and a Writer Travel Highway 1 Central" is very highly recommended for personal reading lists and community library collections. --Midwest Book Review

Highly recommended for California collections is Pat Hunter and Janice Stevens' "An Artist and a Writer Travel Highway 1 Central," which packs in over a hundred color Hunter watercolors capturing images of the California central coast as Stevens provides the insights on California history and culture. There are plenty of travel guides that cover the region, but none adopt the unique approach of blending an artist and a writer's personal journey off the beaten path in this particular area. The result is a production that may be enjoyed as an artistic landscape collection, a work of California history, a travelogue, or all three. California collections will find it a lively, appealing addition. --California Bookwatch