Ranchland - (Anouk Masson Krantz) by Anouk Masson Krantz (Hardcover)

About the Book

"Anouk Krantz's newest work, Ranchland: Wagonhound, takes a deep dive into one spectacular working ranch in Wyoming- Her stunning photographs provide an outsider's perspective into the American West spirit and its enduring strength that is alive and well in today's contemporary world"--

Book Synopsis

"You'll be in awe of the work of the American rancher and wildlife alike." -- Fox News

"... Krantz delivers a true sense of not only the size and scope of Art and Catherine Nicholas' Wagonhound Ranch, but also the deep sense of stewardship the Nicholas family and their crew bring to ranching every day." -- Western Horseman

"...Anouk's photographs tell a visual story of the rancher and his relationship with the land." -- The Eye of Photography

"A stunning photographic collection that celebrates the reality of ranch life." -- Big Sky Journal

Wagonhound is a historic working ranch spanning over 300,000 acres in Wyoming, where the elevation ranges from 5,000 feet to 9,000 feet; where talented, strong, and steady quarter horses supplied by the ranch-owned remuda are required to help the cowboys manage the herds in a spectacularly rugged terrain. Catherine and Art Nicholas, who took the reins of the historic ranch in 1999, take the stewardship of the land very seriously -- their vision has been to honor tradition, preserve the land, which is steeped in history, and return it to a pristine condition.

In Ranchland: Wagonhound, Anouk Krantz's beautiful photography reveals the daily and seasonal rhythms of the ranch and the daily lives of its men and women cowboys, whose long hard days -- starting in the dark and finishing in the dark -- involve everything from cattle driving to branding to training the best quarter horses in the country and more. Set in a stunning large-format book, these photographs and the stories offer an inspiring new perspective into today's cowboy/ranching culture and land stewardship of the American West.

Review Quotes

"Life on Wyoming's Wagonhound, as captured in an award-winning recent book, has changed surprisingly little since the days of the Old West."--Wild West Online

"... rare perspective large-format art book is dedicated to the American rancher, the spirit of the West and the contemporary challenges to conserve the land."--Jackson Hole News & Guide

"... Krantz delivers a true sense of not only the size and scope of Art and Catherine Nicholas' Wagonhound Ranch, but also the deep sense of stewardship the Nicholas family and their crew bring to ranching everyday."--Western Horseman

"...Anouk's photographs tell a visual story of the rancher and his relationship with the land."--The Eye of Photography

"A stunning photographic collection that celebrates the reality of ranch life."--Big Sky Journal

"Anouk's exquisite fine art photography offers a rare window into the cowboy ranching culture and land stewardship of his historic ranch and the breathtaking American West."--Equestrian Living

"Anouk's photographs tell a visual story of the rancher and his relationship with the land."

"Anouk's Ranchland wins best art/photography book for The National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum awards!"--National Cowboy Museum

"Even city slickers can have a bit of cowboy in their bones--a yearning for open spaces, rugged country, and fierce independence. So, whether your dad's a cowboy at heart, or a real cowboy himself, chances are he'll appreciate the stories and images found in the Ranchland: Wagonhound coffee table book by Anouk Masson Krantz."--Prevention

"French photographer Anouk Masson Krantz takes us on a deep dive into the private world of Wagonhound in Wyoming...Her stunning photography showcases cowboy ranching culture and land stewardship in the American West and highlights the daily beauty and seasonal rhythms of life on the ranch."--Sunset Mag

"French photographer ANOUK MASSON KRANTZ has accomplished something that only few people have achieved before: she drove through the American West, immersed herself in the world of the cowboy, and became part of their culture. As her photographs so beautifully show."--Rampstyle

"Her images tell stories of people humbled by nature, animals, and a life beyond the tyranny of social media likes."--American Trails

"In the beginning, she had to work hard to earn the trust of the cowboys she photographed -- and logged more than 125,000 miles on the road, solo, to meet them on their turf."--Cowboys & Indians

"In the new book Ranchland the toil, the dirt and the search for boundless freedom are depicted. What says the silent male images about the man and the USA in 2023?" [Google translate from Swedish]--Plaza Magazine

"Krantz's collection of dramatic black-and-white images convey daily life on the ranch, including the changing of the seasons and the work of cowboys and cowgirls."--Professional Photographer Magazine

"Photographer Anouk Krantz shares her journey of life-changing adventures that led her to Wagonhound in Wyoming, where dreams really do come true."

"Ranchland: Wagonhound by Anouk Krantz celebrates America's ranches, like this one in Wyoming. The book, which honours the traditions of the American West and pays homage to those who conserve the land for future generations, won the best photography book of 2023 at the Western Heritage Awards."

"Ranchland: Wagonhound is a photographic deep dive into the private world of Wagonhound- one of America's largest historic ranches, which spans over 300,000 acres of spectacular and rugged Wyoming Terrain. The beautiful photography reveals the daily and seasonal rhythms of the ranch and the daily lives of its men and women cowboys." (Award at 49:45 on link video)

"The attention to detail in Anouk's images offers a rare insight into the modern cowboy and ranching culture from an outsider's viewpoint."

"With her camera, she now captures the essence of the cowboy life, a life situated somewhere between myth and hard work."--Ramp

"You'll be in awe of the work of the American rancher and wildlife alike."--Fox News

Featured on Marijka Dam's Instagram story

Interview with photographer and author Anouk Masson Krantz; article and podcast

Interview with Anouk Masson Krantz: "If you're a fan of Westerns, shows like Yellowstone or any Taylor Sheridan series, then you're going to love our next guest. In fact, she's Taylor Sheridan's favourite cowboy photographer."--Fox 5 Las Vegas

Watch an interview with Anouk Masson Krantz on Rural America Live: https: //vimeo.com/774435607/e8c9780fc6--Rural America Live

About the Author

International photographer and author Anouk Masson Krantz was born and raised in France. She moved to New York City in the late 1990s and following college worked at Cartier's North American headquarters. Anouk later studied at the International Center of Photography in NYC and has since developed several notable bodies of work, including Wild Horses of Cumberland Island (2017), West: The American Cowboy (2019), and American Cowboys (2021). Her work has been praised internationally and has appeared in prominent galleries and museums. She is renowned for her large-scale contemporary photography and use of space that defines her elegant, minimalistic style. Ranchland: Wagonhound is Anouk's fourth book.