These are the first books produced by Urban Nature Media. They are printed and available via Blurb.com. They will only be available for a limited time. Every sale will raise up to $11.00 for future projects. If you would like to contribute more you can place a donation via the store site, or help out by posting Urban Nature's link. Thanks
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visiting Mardi Gras - $20
The picture essay within this book was composed within two visits to New Orleans during the final week of Mardi Gras in 2009 and 2011.
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First Impressions: New Orleans - $13
This short 20 page photo essay offers a flavor of my first impressions of New Orleans in late 2008 and early 2009.
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While Wandering - $40
“Nature within the urban landscape is simultaneously close at hand and hidden from view -- a paradox of proximal obscurity. Yet its myriad forms and manifestations are as diverse in kind as their human denizens. City parks, community gardens, nature centers, green rooftops, restored natural ecosystems, golf courses, back yards, alleys, vacant lots, landscaped public spaces, plus the resident non-human biota in all its riotous diversity and plenitude -- all these and more comprise urban nature." -Michael Bryson
“While Wandering” is a photographic exploration of Chicago's urban nature through the four seasons. Featuring an introduction by Michael Bryson, author of "Visions of the Land: Science, Literature, and the American Environment from the Era of Exploration to the Age of Ecology" (2002).
This book is the first in a limited edition three volume sample series. The series stands as an introduction to the work of Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee and a glimpse into a bigger picture still to come.
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Festival - $40
Music is the universal language of emotion, spoken throughout all the world’s cultures. Humans have made music since the birth of civilization, and it resonates within the moments that make up our lives and time. This simple and yet complicated communication has a unique power to draw people together. In a time of so much conflict and unrest in our world, this positive connection is all the more important.
“Festival” is a photographic exploration of music festival culture. This book the second in a limited edition three volume sample series. The series stands as an introduction to the work of Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee and a glimpse into a bigger picture still to come.
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Winfield - $40
In mid September the town of Winfield, Kansas is filled with music day and night. Over a week’s time people of all ages make the journey to share in the experience of Walnut Valley Music Festival. The festival, known to most as Winfield, celebrates the rich traditions of bluegrass and folk music.
“Winfield” is a photographic exploration of Winfield bluegrass music festival. Featuring an introduction by Tom James, the book is the third in a limited edition three volume sample series. The series stands as an introduction to the work of Ryan Hodgson-Rigsbee and a glimpse into a bigger picture still to come.
