Praise for Peter Guttman: "A legendary photographer and journalist whose travels have taken him across all seven continents."-- Arts in the City "Some of the most daring, thrilling, breathtaking photos of the last four decades have come from the camera of Peter Guttman, whose images have transported people to all seven continents and 250 countries."-- Arts in the City "He's braved molten lava, chased violent tornadoes, hung off cranes over Antarctica's icy seas, climbed presidential noses, and waded deep in cranberry bogs to get his shots."-- Arts in the City "How the photographs are placed in this exquisitely composed book reveals as much about the American character as Mr. Guttman's prose." --New York Sun "His photographs, like Walt Whitman's poetry, paradoxically restore faith in a more perfect union."-- New York Sun "That Mr. Guttman is a fine writer, as well as a connoisseur of people and places, is evident.
" --New York Sun "If only Whitman were alive to catalog Guttman's lineup of American types that are so well put together." --New York Sun "You too will fall under his spell . A marvelous dream book, sure to appeal to any traveler with a sense of wonder, where Peter is the map!"--The Longitude Blog "Life on the edge: fearless travel journalist Peter Guttman chronicles the extreme end of what the world can offer."-- Daily Mail "This is armchair traveling at its best and just might give you the nudge you need to add more adrenaline-laced activity to your life."--Time Warner Cable News "Using light to its fullest, Mr. Guttman creates stunning images no matter how far he travels . sumptuous, dramatically lit shots . a one-man Explorer's Club.
"-- The New York Times "Peter Guttman is a gutsy photographer who has taken pictures all over the world and paints glorious word-pictures with extraordinary photographs. legendary."-- Popular Photography "His photographs all seem to glow from an inner light."-- Dallas Morning News "One of the premiere travel photographers."--CNN "Such a beautiful vision."-- CBS This Morning "One of the world's most accomplished photographers."--National Public Radio "Guttman's photographs capture the spirit of a place."-- Time "Breathtaking.
evocative. stunning. "-- Kirkus Reviews "It is his thirst for new experiences--and new subjects to photograph--that drives his life. He has chased tornadoes, skydived, gone spelunking, ridden Olympic bobsleds, and climbed high into the rigging of tall ships and to the top of a radio tower at the North Pole."-- Kodak Guide to Shooting Great Travel Pictures "His work is filled with joy, beauty and insight, and he conveys his sense of wonder with the world in every photograph. His work is inspiring and impressive."--Society of American Travel Writers "His eye is magical, and he clicks his lens at the perfect moment--time and time again. Gifted photographer Peter Guttman thrives on discovering unusual destinations .
the photography is stupendous."-- New Orleans Times Picayune.