{"product_id":"around-acadia","title":"Around Acadia","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThis lush photography book presents a complete picture of Maine’s Mount Desert Island, with scenes of the towns and villages as well as Acadia National Park. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nAcadia National Park is a stunning and prominent feature on Maine’s Mount Desert Island, but the majestic park is only part of the full picture of the island. To present the full picture, in addition to capturing gorgeous natural landscapes of the popular national park, photographer Sue Anne Hodges also focuses her lens on the rest of the island.\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\nMount Desert Island is a community where people and nature live in harmony and work hard to maintain that delicate balance. Working villages are nestled in the wild beauty between the shores and mountains of Acadia. Picturesque structures, charming shops, secret gardens, the trappings of life on the water, and plenty of quaint New England charm are all part of the full Mount Desert Island experience. Additionally, there are many gardens and preserves for the public to enjoy. With more than 30 years of experience photographing the island, Hodges spotlights the unique features of the area and taps into the spirit of the place. \u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/strong\u003e\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eNearly 200 vibrant images showcase Mount Desert Island and Acadia National Park at different times of day and through the seasons. \u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eSubjects include some rarely seen places, such as the interiors of the gate lodges in Acadia and lesser-known gardens.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n    \u003cli\u003eA foreword by award-winning journalist, historian, and Maine author Earl Brechlin of Bar Harbor, who is a retired newspaper editor and publicist as well a Registered Maine Guide and recreational lobsterman.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e[AuthorName]By Sue Anne Hodges and Foreword by Earl Brechlin[\/AuthorName][AuthorBio]\u003cstrong\u003eSue Anne Hodges\u003c\/strong\u003e is a professional photographer and photo educator with a career that has spanned over 40 years. She first visited Mount Desert Island during her first year in photography school and has been photographing it ever since. A part-time resident of Mount Desert Island, she splits her time between the island and West Newbury, Massachusetts. \u003cbr\u003e Award-winning journalist, historian, and Maine author \u003cstrong\u003eEarl Brechlin \u003c\/strong\u003eof Bar Harbor is a retired newspaper editor and publicist as well a Registered Maine Guide and recreational lobsterman.[\/AuthorBio][NumIllustration]184 color images[\/NumIllustration][CoAuthor][\/CoAuthor][SubTitle]Images of Mount Desert Island[\/SubTitle][ColorPattern]184 color images[\/ColorPattern]","brand":"Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":48737935327481,"sku":"9780764373459","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0577\/7224\/5178\/files\/9780764373459.jpg?v=1785488348","url":"https:\/\/schifferbooks.com\/products\/around-acadia","provider":"Schifferbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}