tumblr transition

As my Lure of Labrador Kickstarter project is drawing to a close I am transitioning from posting to this blog to posting to my photo Tumblr. For those unfamiliar with Tumblr it is more socially networked, easier to post photos to and allows for hi-res images. Check out some of my film from the George River and for those of you who want the book to remain a surprise I am not posting photos from that edit at this time. Enjoy. http://ryanarthurs.tumblr.com/

hot off the press

Today I received the first copy of the book (image left) and Aviary Gallery's announcement cards (image right). Thrilled with the print quality and color of the book prints and very happy to have more announcement cards to mail out. Lots of framing and web design to do this weekend.

on press

I have some exciting news to share. After several rounds of color proofing and various technical adjustments the book is on press. Fireball Printing in Philadelphia, PA has started to print the first edition of The Height of Land. I've also been trading emails with the bookbinder, Allen Geiser, and everything so far is on schedule. When Allen receives the printed sheets he will begin assembling the signature folds, sowing, debossing, stamping and binding the books. Hoping to have a handful of books (100+) for my February opening at Aviary Gallery and the rest of the books sometime in mid to late February if all goes according to plan. Still scheduled to mail out the book and various Kickstarter rewards at that time. Can't wait to see the result of many months of hard work.
I also wanted to let folks know that I am in the process of relaunching my website and should have the new site online within the next week or so. If you would like to order a copy of the book you will be able to do so there. I will also have an expanded edit of the book online but if you want the book edit to remain a surprise do not visit the website, haha.

Lastly, I am crafting a new survey to fulfill print requests. I will be sending that out this week so check your email. If you haven't seen the photographs I am offering they are featured on The Lure of Labrador blog. Speaking of checking your mailbox, be on the look out for several postcards that have been mailed out by various Team Lure of Labrador members.

wilderness canoe symposium

Charlie Katrycz and I will be giving a 25 min presentation on our George River adventure on Saturday, Feb. 16th at the Wilderness Canoe Symposium in Toronto. If you are in the Toronto area consider registering for the symposium as there are some wonderful lectures planned. Visit: http://www.wcsymposium.com/

check your mail

Exhibition & book release announcement card. Thank you card to Kickstarter backers.