The Man Behind the Maps

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This is a collector’s treasure, a definitive archive of more than 200 ski resort trail maps painted by James Niehues, the artist whose hand defined the look of the mountains for an entire generation of skiers. Over three decades he immortalized the great resorts of the world, from Aspen, Deer Valley, and Jackson Hole to Whistler Blackcomb and Mont Tremblant. Organized into eight geographic chapters, the book presents sweeping full-page maps that capture the grandeur of each slope. Niehues also reveals the artistry behind his craft, inviting readers into a process that begins with aerial photographs and sketches and ends in a meticulously detailed map that could take weeks to complete. Produced with heirloom quality in mind, it is printed in Italy on heavy matte art paper with a lay-flat binding. A pencil sketch of Big Sky, Montana, adorns the cover, setting the tone for a volume destined to become as enduring as the mountains themselves. Show more