Banff & Lake Louise: Images of Banff National Park Hardcover – June 1, 2007

This timeless international bestseller features breathtaking full-colour photographs from acclaimed wildlife and nature photographer John E. Marriott. Now in its fourth printing, Banff and Lake Louise: Images of Banff National Park highlights the extraordinary natural beauty found in Canada s oldest and most celebrated national park. From wild animals and backcountry gems to classics such as Lake Louise and Moraine Lake, Marriott presents 78 awe-inspiring images of the park in all seasons and varying moods, vividly portraying one of the world s most beautiful areas. Canadian Geographic magazine called the book, "Unforgettable." Designed and printed in Canada using paper with 10% recycled content and a hardcover material that is 100% recycled. The book is separated into five main sections: a four-page introduction with textual information on Banff National Park, along with a beautiful hand-crafted map of the park. The introduction is followed by four chapters, one on the Banff area, one on the Banff to Lake Louise area, one on the Lake Louise area, and then one final chapter highlighting the incredible scenery on the Icefields Parkway from Lake Louise to Jasper. There is an excellent mix of frontcountry scenes that everyone will recognize along with some backcountry gems that few people ever get to see. The book also includes some of John's favourite wildlife images. The stylish design (featuring a unique cigar band cover) and perfect size, combined with the spectacular images, quickly made this the best-selling coffee table book in the Canadian Rockies. This book quickly became John's first Canadian and first international bestseller. Read more