Superbloom - (Hardcover)

Book Synopsis

A stunning collection of nature photography by Mark Lisk with location captions, focused on desert flowers

Every decade or so, excess rainfall results in an amazing burst of desert blooms: a superbloom. Nature photographer Mark Lisk visited the western states and documented the vibrant blossoms in this gorgeous coffee table book.

With images from California, Utah, Oregon, Arizona, Nevada, Idaho, Texas, and more, Superbloom: A Visual Ode to Nature's Bounty in the American West captures this rare and beautiful event for generations to come.

Review Quotes

"Superbloom is an enchanting photographic survey of the spectacular floral splendors that grace the West. It is a visual treat of luminous compositions by a dedicated, creative, and passionate artist."--Rachel Jagareski "Foreword Reviews" (2/3/2025 12:00:00 AM)

"This large format (9.2 x 1.2 x 9.2 inches, 1.74 pounds) hardcover edition of photographer Mark Lisk's Superbloom: A Visual Ode to Nature's Bounty in the American West will prove to be of special appeal to readers with an interest in landscape photography. A pure please to browse through page by page, Superbloom is particularly and enthusiastically recommended for personal, professional, community, and college/university library Contemporary Photography collections and supplemental Photography curriculum studies lists."-- "Midwest Book Review" (5/20/2025 12:00:00 AM)

About the Author

A graduate of Brooks Institute of Photographic Arts, Mark Lisk climbs from the sea to high ridges and plains, gathering within his camera worlds of color and expanse that few ever see or capture in any form. Mark's photographs stand alone within seven books, Idaho Impressions (1997); Salmon River Country (2005); Desert Water (2005); Idaho: Portrait of a State (2007); Owyhee Canyon Lands (2008); Owyhee Canyonlands: An Outdoor Adventure Guide (2013); and his newest book, Sawtooth/Whiteclouds (2016).