Asheville Impressions

by Bob Schatz (Photographer), text by Fred Chappell

Schatz presents 118 photographs of this bustling city nestled in the mountains. Schatz’s images convey the city’s brilliant landscapes and cityscapes, large and small, from the utterly unique public art along the Urban Trail to the fabulous architecture found throughout the city, from autumn foliage glowing in every hue to whitewater kayaking on the Nantahala River, from festively lit downtown street scenes to a tranquil pond on the Biltmore Estate. A warm, lively foreword by North Carolina’s Poet Laureate, Fred Chappel, sets the stage. Informative captions complement the photographs throughout the book, providing enough detail that even casual readers will learn of Asheville’s fascinating history and architecture while simply browsing through the photos.

80 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2008

Reviews

[JG (Introverted Reader) · Rating 5 out of 5]

A collection of photographs that mostly captures Asheville's eclectic heart. The downtown area and Biltmore Village are well-represented. Maybe even over-represented. Some photos wander a little far afield for me to consider them a part of Asheville impressions; Chimney Rock and the Joyce Kilmer Forest are each over an hour's drive away. But it's still an interesting collection, and I'm happy to add it to my guest room for out-of-town guests to get an idea of what this nearby city is all about.

[Karl H · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great photos.