Parklands - by Jacob W Frank (Hardcover)

About the Book

In the pages of this book, Frank invites you to embark on a visual odyssey through the wild beauty of America's public lands. Through stunning photographs, we trace Frank's love affair with the wilderness, beginning with his first internship in Grand Teton National Park to the present day. Through his lens, we witness the diversity of the natural and cultural resources within our public lands, reminding us of the need to protect them for future generations. Frank's photographs serve as both a celebration of the natural world and a call to action, inspiring us to become stewards of the land and champions for its preservation.

Book Synopsis

A visual odyssey through America's most spectacular national parks and public lands--from iconic parks like Yosemite, Glacier Bay, Denali, the Everglades, and the Grand Tetons, to the lesser-known gems of the Dry Tortugas, Congaree, Black Canyon, and the John Day Fossil Beds.

"It features lush images of America's national parks and park lands and will give even the most stubborn homebody a sense of wanderlust."--Condé Nast Traveler

★ "Featuring hundreds of stunning images of parks and public land across the US, Jacob W. Frank's Parklands is an extraordinary book of nature photography that embraces outdoor adventures....Combining spectacular photography with insightful commentary, Parklands is a stirring and timely tribute to the nation's wild places. Frank's enthralling perspectives will inspire awe, curiosity, and a commitment to preserve these beautiful sites."--Foreword Reviews, Starred Review

The United States has designated over 800 million acres as public land. Over the last ten years, photographer Jacob W. Frank has boated, climbed, caved, hiked, biked, skied, dog mushed, backpacked, snowmobiled, flown over, and driven through some of the most scenic public lands the U.S. has to offer.

In the pages of this book, Frank invites you to embark on a visual odyssey through the wild beauty of America's public lands. Through stunning photographs, we trace Frank's love affair with the wilderness, beginning with his first internship in Grand Teton National Park to the present day.

Through his lens, we witness the diversity of the natural and cultural resources within our public lands, reminding us of the need to protect them for future generations. Frank's photographs serve as both a celebration of the natural world and a call to action, inspiring us to become stewards of the land and champions for its preservation.

Review Quotes

You won't always have the free time to head out of town and into nature, so why not bring nature to you? This gorgeous coffee table book (one I currently have in my own apartment), is a beautiful addition to any household. It features lush images of America's national parks and park lands and will give even the most stubborn homebody a sense of wanderlust. It's a great gift for that person in your life who seems to have everything, or for someone you know who once traveled extensively but is no longer able to do so due to physical limitations or other factors.

-- "Condé Nast Traveler"

★ Featuring hundreds of stunning images of parks and public land across the US, Jacob W. Frank's Parklands is an extraordinary book of nature photography that embraces outdoor adventures.

A self-described nomad who has worked at several national parks, Frank braved countless challenges to capture perfect shots in all seasons and weather. It took multiple attempts over seven years to obtain his breathtaking panorama of Cracker Lake from a four-thousand-foot summit in Glacier National Park. He endured temperatures of twenty degrees below zero to capture an atmospheric nighttime shot of steam rising above Old Faithful at Yosemite. A colorful montage of 120 wildflower species in Denali National Park required several backpacking trips through rugged arctic wilderness. Parks including Kane Creek Recreation Area and the Dry Tortugas are also featured.

The dazzling photographs are paired with fascinating text. A synopsis of Earth's geological history enlivens shots of canyons, mesas, and mountain ranges. An overview of Indigenous communities accompanies pictures of ancient Pueblo sites like Mesa Verde and Chaco Canyon. Glittering shots of the aurora borealis come with a discussion of the importance of remote darkness.

Combining spectacular photography with insightful commentary, Parklands is a stirring and timely tribute to the nation's wild places. Frank's enthralling perspectives will inspire awe, curiosity, and a commitment to preserve these beautiful sites.

--Kristen Rabe "Foreword Reviews, Starred Review"

About the Author

Photographer Jacob W. Frank has boated, climbed, caved, hiked, biked, skied, dog mushed, backpacked, snowmobiled, flown over, and driven through some of the most scenic public lands the United States has to offer. He has worked in several national parks during his career and lives with his wife and dog in Wyoming.