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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 11, 2023 20:40:47 GMT -5
I got a late Christmas present. DH didn't know I wanted it until after Christmas.  He got me Hans Gamma's latest book. worldofjaspers.com/index.html Rock Treasure of Oregon. If you aren't familiar with his books, they are coffee table art books... and more. They are gorgeous! I love looking through them. I learn something new every time. His new book spends a lot of time on Morrisonite, Obsidians- including many fantastic pictures of fire obsidian, Blue Mountain Jasper and many other outstanding rocks. It even included Tommy 's favorite- Starry Night Jasper. In fact, it had quite a few jaspers which I think will be great for ID- like his others books. He does have interesting, quick write ups about each area. And, little bios for the people whose collections are highlighted. So, it's not ALL pictures. The book itself is expensively produced and high quality although they are soft bound- which I don't mind. The cover is striking with matte and glossy contrast. The pages are all black for great contrast with the stone images. The pages are very thick.
I didn't pay extra, but each of my books is signed.
If books are your thing, I highly recommend any of Hans's books. I think this last one might be his best. His books are the foundation of my rock book collection.
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Post by jasoninsd on Jan 11, 2023 21:11:04 GMT -5
I think you nailed by describing it as "art"...because every single picture is a true works of art as are the rocks!
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Post by realrockhound on Jan 11, 2023 21:51:11 GMT -5
Post every picture in this thread so I don’t have to buy the book 😂
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 11, 2023 21:54:19 GMT -5
Post every picture in this thread so I don’t have to buy the book 😂 It would break RTH if I uploaded that many images, besides he deserves the money. I'm glad someone is documenting this stuff. |
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Post by Fossilman on Jan 13, 2023 14:28:59 GMT -5
The book has some beautiful material in it.. Glad I live in Oregon so I can hound most of that material and see the beauty in person, some of it will knock your socks off!
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Post by rockjunquie on Jan 13, 2023 14:30:37 GMT -5
The book has some beautiful material in it.. Glad I live in Oregon so I can hound most of that material and see the beauty in person, some of it will knock your socks off! I am SOOOOO jealous!!!! |
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Post by rockjunquie on Mar 8, 2023 9:07:30 GMT -5
I got out my book this morning and realized that I have 2 of them. Now I have one to dog ear. I probably even did another review of this. DOH!
roy has at least one credited picture- a Bigg's Jasper. |
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Post by realrockhound on Mar 8, 2023 15:04:43 GMT -5
One of these days I’ll end up in that book 😂
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Post by MsAli on Mar 8, 2023 15:08:14 GMT -5
I visit his website often to help with ID and drool
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Post by realrockhound on Mar 8, 2023 15:22:02 GMT -5
I got got a couple nice chunks of that Veazie creek jasper. I should cut some cabs since he’s only got one pic of it.
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Post by MsAli on Mar 8, 2023 15:24:34 GMT -5
I've only seen that one in his book, so that would be cool to see
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Post by realrockhound on Mar 8, 2023 16:26:50 GMT -5
I've only seen that one in his book, so that would be cool to see Fun fact. That material was mined/collected off of Veazie creek on the keystone ranch, east of the Ochoco reservoir (batcave location) between the prineville reservoir about 5 miles adjacent from Eagle rock as the crow flies. All on private land now. www.ranchflip.com/ranch/216868 |
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