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SANTA FE STYLE by Christine Mather: Santa Fe has always been known as a town of particular artistic and creative merit. Currently Santa Fe is home to some the country’s preeminent artists, architects, and writers. This book details the beauty and creativity of Santa Fe and its surrounding areas. Everything from traditional arts and crafts to cutting-edge architectural design can be found in this stunning book. Rizzoli: $30.00
TURN LEFT AT THE SLEEPING DOG by John Pen La Farge. A wonderful book detailing what life and culture was like between 1920-1955. For those who are curious what Santa Fe was like before it was discovered, this book details everything from what the city layout was to what illegal activities were popular. A great read and a wonderful story. University of New Mexico Press: $29.95
SANTA FE: A WALK THROUGH TIME by Kingsly Hammett: A wonderful collection of historic photographs. Take a trip back through time and see what our city looked like in pictures dating back to the late 19th century. “From the Palace of the Governors to Capital Hotel, from St. Francis Parochial School to the Paris Theater, A Walk Through Time is a pleasant step into the past, a time when things were a little simpler and life, perhaps, was a little more full.” A truly classic Santa Fe Book. Gibbs Smith: $39.95
REMEMBERING SANTA FE by Willard Clark. This collectible reprint of Recuerdos de Santa Fe, 1928-1943 includes 48 beautiful and original etchings, along with reminiscences from author Willard Clark that capture the old-time feel of Santa Fe, New Mexico. First produced as a limited edition book with 100 signed copies, this edition includes an introduction by the artist's grandson Kevin Ryan. Remembering Santa Fe makes a perfect gift for those who love Southwest art, an ideal memento of a Santa Fe vacation, or a charming souvenir for anyone interested in the art and artists of the West.
ESSENCE OF SANTA FE by Jerilou Hammett, Kingsley Hammett, Peter Scholz. The Essence of Santa Fe: From a Way of Life to a Style traces the developments that took a unique and sustainable way of life and turned it into style. Through a rich blend of historic and contemporary photographs, the book unveils the undeniable magic of this charming city that still can be found if one knows where to look.