Mark Mardon

Beautiful “coffee table” book containing pictures of Stephen Lyman’s artwork and photographs. Lyman painted nature, wilderness, and animals of the Sierra Nevada, Alaska, and Northern California. The art is beautiful, and it is complemented by a narrative of the author’s hiking and camping adventures in Yosemite written by Mark Mardon. Lyman was a follower of the philosophy of John Muir and this book is filled with quotations from Muir’s writings, the serenity found in communing with nature, and the importance of conservation. It is a wonderful tribute to an amazing artist. Unfortunately, and ironically, the author died while hiking in Yosemite within a year of its publication, so this book serves as a remarkable testament to his life. He named one of his sons “Muir” and was living off-the-grid before it became fashionable. My art teacher gave me this book as a gift to inspire me, and it has unquestionably served the purpose. Highly recommended to nature and art lovers.… (más)