Hoshino's Alaska

Hoshino's Alaska is a beautiful tribute to the life and work of Michio Hoshino, a Japanese naturalist and photographer who dedicated his life to capturing the essence of the Alaskan wilderness. This book features a collection of nearly 150 of his stunning photographs of wildlife and landscapes, accompanied by excerpts from his personal writings and essays by those who knew him. It offers a unique blend of nature photography, biographical insight, and cultural perspective, making it suitable for children aged 4-11. Younger children will be captivated by the vivid animal pictures, while older children can engage with the text to learn about Hoshino's passion, the Alaskan ecosystem, and the art of photography.

Michio Hoshino traveled from his native Japan to Alaska in 1972 for what was to be a two-week trip. Enchanted, he stayed for three months, then returned to live there in 1978, undertaking a lifelong career as a naturalist and photographer driven by a deep commitment to and curiosity about the region. Killed by a bear while traveling in Russia in 1996, he is still widely regarded as the preeminent photographer of the Alaskan wilderness for his breathtakingly beautiful photographs, at once majestic and intimate. Hoshino's Alaska celebrates his life and work by collecting nearly 150 of his bestimages, along with insightful excerpts from his writings, and essays by his close friend and translator Karen Colligan-Taylor and by author and photographer Lynn Schoolerrevealing both the heart of Alaska and of the man behind the lens.