Member books

New Books by Members

Pat Arrigoni with Pete Arrigoni, announces "Whistles, Smoke & Steam", a guide to adventurous rail travel, to be published by the Book Division of Route 66 Magazine. This book will be indispensable for devout rail travelers. All the chapters have website and email addresses so readers can plan similar trips.

Randa Bishop, Photographer is a major contributor to Grand Rapids Visions (Stephen Hung, Publisher, Cityscapes Books, a division of Pagoda Group Publishing, 2007). The 384 pages in this “coffee table” book of photography embraces the “community spirit” of the city, glistening modern buildings, refurbished historical neighborhoods and highlifths of Western Michigan, its Dutch heritage, and towns on Lake Michigan’s coastline.

Ann Carroll Burgess: Essential Guide to Cruising, Secrets to a Perfect Cruise. Fourth edition (Globe Pequot Press, 2008). A treasury of tips and hints to making your first or your next cruise the best ever.

Candyce H. Stapen: Fun With the Family Virginia, Hundreds of Ideas for Day Trips With the Kids. Seventh edition (Insiders’ Guide, Globe Pequot Press, 2008).
Virginia has much to offer families. Historic towns, plantations, battlefields, scenic drives through softly curving mountains, bustling beaches, quiet wildlife sanctuaries, luxurious resorts and wild roller coasters are just some of Virginia’s charms.

Tim Thompson is the primary photographer of the image-heavy book, Insight City Guide, Vancouver, (Apa Publications, GmbH, 2007). Covering not only western Canada’s shining city of Vancouver, but also nearby world class areas such as Whistler. The book additionally explores southern Vancouver Island, from the Old World British charm of Victoria to the seaport town of Nanaimo.

Donna Peck: Access San Francisco, Twelfth edition (HarperCollins Publishers, November 2007).
An indispensable walk-around guide to the city's most remarkable neighborhoods, which points out undiscovered gems and majestic landmarks. Written by veteran travel journalist and long-time resident, Donna Peck knows these streets intimately. So will the reader after a few jaunts using her annotated maps. Hailed by the New York Times as, "One of the best guidebook series around...A breeze to use."

Donna Peck, "Access California Wine Country", Eighth edition (HarperCollins Publishers, November 2007).
The best-selling 240-page guide to America's famed wine-growing region includes all the great wineries. Numbered maps lead visitors along bucolic oak-lined lanes to Napa's Cabernet Sauvignon; Sonoma's Pinot Noir; and the Russian River's sparkling wines. Find hidden gems such as Sonoma's Valley of the Moon, a mecca for mountain biking, quaint B&B's, and wine festivals. The Seattle Times calls the Access Travel Guides, "A classic series that keeps getting better".

Patricia Foulke and Robert Foulke. A Visitor’s Guide to Colonial & Revolutionary Mid-Atlantic America: Interesting Sites to Visit, Lodging, Dining, Things to Do, Includes New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware and Maryland. (Countryman Press, September 2007).
Through extensive context, anecdotes, timelines and photographs, the authors explore the living roots of U.S. history from the 1600s to the War of 1812.

Nik Wheeler, photographer: The Most Beautiful Villages and Towns of California by Joan Tapper, photographs by Nik Wheeler (Thames and Hudson, September 2007).
A superb showcase of California's picturesque villages and small towns, and its stunning landscapes, from rugged sierras and fog-laced headlands to golden sand beaches and rolling oak-studded ranchland. California-America's "Golden State"- is a perennial travellers' favorite. This book tours its most picturesque small places through Nik Wheeler's stunning photography.

Randa Bishop, photographer: Las Vegas, Nevada: A Photographic Portrait (Twin Lights Publishers, March 2007).
There’s more to Las Vegas than its famous casinos. Las Vegas resident and noted photographer Randa Bishop captures the city’s glamour and gaming, but Bishop also goes beyond to showcase the region’s ranching and Native American culture as well as Red Rock Canyon, the Nevada desert and other natural wonders.

Randa Bishop and Richard Nowitz, photographers: Washington, D.C. Visions. Austin H. Kiplinger, author, (Stephen Hung, Publisher, Cityscapes Books, a division of Pagoda Group Publishing, 2007).
The 256-pages in this “coffee table" book of photography illustrate Washington, D.C., including 21 of the capital’s major institutions and companies. Cover photos by Richard Nowitz.

Kerrick James, photographer: Our Arizona (Voyageur Press, 2007).
In this coffee-table size pictorial monograph, James' presentation of the mystical sandstone formations of Monument Valley and Canyon de Chelly are just some of the more than 150 images that capture the soul and spirit of the Grand Canyon State.

Diana and Bill Gleasner: Florida Off the Beaten Path, A Guide to Unique Places. Ninth edition (Insiders’ Guide, Globe Pequot Press, 2007).
Take the road less traveled and discover hidden attractions, unique finds and unusual locales. Pilot an airboat through Kissimmee’s wild cypress swamps, swim with bottlenose dolphins at Marineland in St. Augustine , and explore Florida Caverns State Park’s underground rock formations. Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, let Florida Off the Beaten Path show you the Sunshine State you never knew existed.

Recent Books by Members

Randa Bishop: CitySpots NEW YORK (Thomas Cook Publishing, 2006, first edition). Perfect for pleasure-seeking city breakers, this pocket guide quickly pinpoints New York's most entertaining highlights and helps you decide what to see and do in a limited time. Capturing the spirit of the Big Apple our writer, a native New Yorker, introduces the must-sees as well as offers the lowdown on chilling out in Central Park, exploring the 'eclectic neighborhoods' and much more.

Kerrick James: BACKROADS OF ARIZONA, published 2006 by Voyageur Press, photos by Kerrick James, text by Jim Hinckley, 120+ images of the Grand Canyon State.
"BOA.... guides you into the heart of the state's natural sun-scorched beauty and fascinating history. Here are scenic drives and adventures taking you off the beaten path to stunning landscapes and breathtakingly beautiful country... With twenty-three driving tours in all corners of the state, this book also offers insight on Arizona's rich history..."

Randa Bishop, Brian Gauvin, Mitchel Osborne, Stillman Rogers, Tim Thompson, photographers: Greater Portland Visions, Angus S. King, Jr., author and former Maine Governor, introduction. (Stephen Hung, Publisher, Cityscapes Books, a division of Pagoda Group Publishing, 2006).
The 224 pages in this "coffee-table" book of photography portray Portland, Maine’s vitality, inextricable links to the sea as well as Portland’s proximity to forests and mountains. Cover photo by Randa Bishop.