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<span class="text"><font color="#333333" class="text"> <br/> 2008, CAPE COD AND THE ISLANDS, published by Rizzoli. "Cape Cod and the Islands presents a collection of stunning photographs of this popular destination. Acclaimed photographer Jake Rajss singular vision combines the natural beauty of the area with an informed historical perspective, resulting in uniquely lovely imagery. Locations in the Cape and on the islands include the picturesque towns of Oak Bluffs, Vineyard Haven, and Gay Head, Marthas Vineyard, and Nantucket Island; the iconic Cape Cod Canal; and the countless towns on both the Cape Cod Bay and Nantucket Sound coasts: Falmouth, Hyannis, Osterville, Chatham, Sandwich, Harwich, Wellfleet, Truro, and Provincetown, to name only a few. Cape Cod and the Islands is the perfect keepsake gift book for the Massachusetts local resident, longtime or new visitor to the area, and the armchair traveler. <br/> <br /> 2007, ATLANTIC, Published by Rizzoli, Introduction by Walter Cronkite. "From the rocky edges of Penobscot Bay, to the cottage charm of Nantucket Island, to the tropical grandeur of Palm Beach's majestic houses, award-winning photographer Jake Rajs captures the towns and fishing villages, the lighthouses and dunes, and the ocean in every season. Our Atlantic seaboard is home to some of the finest stretches of sand beaches and outer islands in the world. One of the most picturesque and varied parts of the continent, it is filled with natural diversity and includes a great range of historic towns and cities. Distant city views of the New York skyline and Miami's art deco beach hotels contrast vividly with such famed destinations as Beaufort and Newport, as well as such small towns as Mantoloking, Bar Harbor, Cape May and Vero Beach. <br /> <br /> 2007, NEW YORK CITY OF ISLANDS, Published by Monacelli Press, introduction by Pete Hamill. "Widely recognized as the preeminent landscape photographer in America today, Rajs has created a breathtaking collection of images that convey the energy and drama of this great city."<br /> <br /> 2006, BETWEEN SEA AND SKY, LANDSCAPES OF LONG ISLAND'S NORTH FORK, Published by Monacelli Press, introduction by Jesse Browner. "Jake Rajs captures both the inescapable beauty of this narrow peninsula in the Atlantic Ocean and the subtle forces of change that continue to mold its landscape." Barry Bergdoll<br /> <br /> 2006, THE HUDSON RIVER FROM TEAR IN THE CLOUDS TO MANHATTAN, Published by Monacelli Press. Reprint with additional photos.<br /> <br /> 2006, CHERRY BLOSSOMS, Published by Rizzoli. "Award winning photographer, Jake Rajs captures the flower in its natural environs"<br /> <br /> 2003, THESE UNITED STATES, Published by Rizzoli, Introduction by Walter Cronkite, A breathtaking panoramic tribute to America. "This is the panorama of America. None has so captured its magnificent totality as has Jake Rajs." Walter Cronkite. Limited edition, sold out.<br /> <br /> 2001, WORLD TRADE CENTER 2002 MEMORIAL CALENDER, published by Browntrout, over 350,000 copies sold, Contributed over $350,000 to UFA Widows' and Children'sFund<br /> <br /> 2001 SOMETIME LOFTY TOWERS: A Photographic Memorial of the World Trade Center, Published by Browntrout, Introduction by Robert Hutchinson, Contribution by Governor George E. Pataki, "A graceful, grateful work in an oversized format...visual splendor...you will not be able to put this book down." The Book Reader, over 80,000 books sold. Contibuted over $80,000 to UFA Widows and Children's Fund<br /> <br /> 1998 NEW YORK CITY OF ISLANDS published by Monacelli Press, introduction by Pete Hamill. Library Journal, review, "His city is rich in polychrome power. It is so lovingly composted that to a native New Yorker, it looks like somewhere else. The dazzle that Rajs captures is not in the daily routine but in the wonder of photography that builds <br /> glory through mastery of the medium by aiming at places, moments and urban majesty," by David Bryant, in 2nd reprint<br /> <br /> 1996 THE HUDSON RIVER FROM TEAR OF THE CLOUDS TO MANHATTAN published by Monacelli Press. New York Times Book Review, " Picture books about the Hudson River have been appearing since the publication of Wade and Croomes's Panorama of The Hudson River Valley In 1846. But the Hudson River -with 250 Color photographs By JAKE RAJS - is the most handsome of them all." by Robert H. Boyle<br /> In 3rd reprint<br /> <br /> 1995 COLOR published by Photonica, IMA USA, a 300-picture portfolio of images from around the world. Over 100,000 printed<br /> <br /> 1992 DELAWARE published by Jared, with a forward by Russell W. Peterson, former governor of Delaware and President of the National Audubon Society.<br /> <br /> 1990 AMERICA published by Rizzoli, introduction by James Michener. It was chosen by Gene Shalit of NBC as one of the best picture books of 1990. Currently in its 4th printing with over 150,000 copies sold. It also has been published in German and French editions.<br /> <br /> 1985 MANHATTAN: AN ISLAND IN FOCUS, published by Rizzoli. Paul Gapp of the Chicago Tribune said,"This is absolutely the ultimate color photography book about New York." Had 4 reprints with over 50,000 copies sold. It has been published in French and German language editions.<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/search?ie=UTF8&keywords=jake%20rajs&tag=jakerajscom-20&index=books&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325">books to purchase</a><img src="http://www.assoc-amazon.com/e/ir?t=jakerajscom-20&l=ur2&o=1" width="1" height="1" border="0" alt="" style="border:none !important; margin:0px !important;" /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> </font></span><br>
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