Richard Mack Will be among 10 Artists at The Excel Lofts Gallery This Thursday!
This Thursday, August 16th, at 5:30p.m. Richard Mack will be one of 10 Artists displaying his work at the Excel Lofts, 1611 Simpson, Evanston as part of the Evanston Chamber Commerce's Annual Art Walk. Some of his work from his current book, The Lewis & Clark Trail American Landscapes, will be featured in the show. Other work will also be on shown. The event is from 5:30p.m. - 8:00p.m., and afterwards, from about 8:00p.m. to 9:00p.m., two members of Natch'l Blues, Emily Roth and Sam Mack will be adding to the festivities and do an acoustic set of their new and old songs. You can preview their work at www.natchlmusic.com. Drinks and complimentary hors d’oeuvres will be served courtesy of Renaissance Realty. This event is open to the public! You do not have to go to each gallery - but can join us at Excel Lofts anytime!
Excel Lofts Gallery Show
1611 Simpson, Evanston, Illinois
5:30p.m. to 8:00p.m. plus the after party!
From the Chambers Website:
Gallery Tour
Thursday, August 16, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
First gallery stop: FolkWorks Gallery, 1310-1/2 Chicago Avenue
Parking at Chicago Avenue garage:
Entrance on Chicago Avenue, south of Dempster Street
Last year's Gallery Night was a huge success! People are still talking about how much fun they had or how sorry they are they missed it! The event officially starts at 5:30 but don't worry, the YPE trolley circles back to pick up latecomers!
Never heard of Gallery night? We're shocked...but here's the scoop... Beautiful summer night in Evanston, fun transportation by trolley, interesting people to meet and see inspiring artwork at four venues exhibiting Evanston Art. Each venue graciously hosts us with drinks & appetizers while expanding on their art collection and business. First gallery stop is FolkWorks Gallery... then onto Eve J. Alfille Gallery & Studio, Mary & Leigh Block Museum of Art at Northwestern University and the last stop is the fabulous architecturally designed Excel Lofts.
Cutting edge architecture meets Art Nouveau craftsmanship at the Excel Lofts, 1611 Simpson, Renaissance Realty’s latest work in progress in Evanston’s hot Arts District. Local artists will exhibit their work in the gallery tour’s finale where you’ll have time to linger for wine, hors d’oeuvres and leisurely networking. Catered by Boocoo Cafe.
Cost: $5.00 for Members; $10.00 for Guests
*Non-Members: Join YPE this night and get in free
Please RSVP by email to info@ypevanston.org
For more information you can call Quiet Light Publishing at 847.864.4911 or email us at richard.mack@quietlightpublishing.com. Hope to see you Thursday night!
2007 Eric Hofer Book Awards (formerly The Writers Notes Book Awards)
Excellence in Independent Publishing Book Awards
Best Self-Published Book, Winner
2006 Benjamin Franklin Book Awards
Book of the Year Awards
Best Coffee Table Book
Silver Medal
Best Nature Book
Silver Medal
2006 Sappi North American Printer of the Year
International Printing Awards
Best Printed Book
Silver Award
2005 International Photography Awards
International Photography Awards
Professional Photographer of the Year
[Nature Book, Second Place]
Printing Industries of
America/Graphic Arts Technical Foundation
2005 Premier Print Awards
[Winner Certificate of Merit]
Independent Book
Publishers Association
IPPY Awards
[2005 Photography
Book of The Year Award, Finalist]
Chicago Book Clinic
54th Annual Chicago Book Clinic Show 2005
[Honorable Mention]
We've had some pretty great quotes from the media, but you can also find what people who have purchased the book have to say about it online at various places like Amazon. Add your voices there and we'll feature them in this space in the next issue of the newsletter!
From Amazon Reader's -
"Those who have read and admired Steven E. Ambrose's "Undaunted Courage" will be moved by this photographic depiction of Lewis and Clark's Journey of Exploration. The photography is incredibly vivid, and romantically evokes the magic of the western American landscape. A masterful piece of work."
A true journey and labor of love. Mr. Mack captures the beauty, serenity, and majesty of our country and shares with us the magic of that courageous expedition. A brilliant concept, captured by a gifted photographer!
From the Media -
"The Lewis and Clark Trail: American Landscapes is a 256-page full-color slab of a book. It's a rapturous representation of the American landscape, seen both in grand wide-angle vistas and in the surfaces of wildflowers and water. It's a book that John Muir would've liked."
"A beautiful book of photographs of the Lewis & Clark Trail"
"Nobody else has done this book... A fabulous and beautiful book about photography & history."
"This book is absolutely gorgeous!"
"This is one of the best books on the trail. Richard's photography makes you feel like you are right on the trail with Lewis & Clark!"
"The Land as the captains viewed it... This handsome book's price tag reflects its exceptional production values."
"A serene and beautiful book!"
Blogging with Richard
You will soon be able to talk to Richard Mack and ask questions about photography, traveling the Lewis & Clark Trail (or to many of our other National Parks or wilderness areas), discuss the trials, tribulations and joys of publishing your first book, ask him what his next project is or any other questions you might have. You can find him by using this link Richard's blog.
Purchasing the Book & Prints
Where to Buy The Lewis & Clark Trail American Landscapes.
You have several options on where you can purchase the book. First on the Quiet Light Publishing website where you can find autographed copies. You can go online to your favorite on-line book store or of course you can go into your favorite local books store and if by some chance they don't have it in stock - have them order the book for you. We are currently having our summer sale so check out our offerings!
Autographed copies at Quiet Light Publishing: $70.00
Special Used Books Offer.
We now have a selection of gently used books, returned from stores and distributors for various reasons, some were display copies, some opened at the stores, some were review copies. We can now offer them at very reduced prices. These will not last long! Sorry, but these copies can not be signed by the author and are shipped as is. Special Used Book Price $35.00
- Order your Used copy.
Limited Edition of The Lewis & Clark Trail American Landscapes.
Quiet Light Publishing is pleased to announce the Limited Edition version of The Lewis & Clark Trail American Landscapes. This edition is limited to 200 copies in honor of the 200th anniversary of the expedition. Each copy will include three fine art prints, one from each year the expedition spent on the trail. The book and prints will be signed and numbered by Richard Mack and presented in a leather slipcase. The price will be raised as they sell out.
Initial Price: $500.00 U.S.
- Order your copy.
- Preview.the Limited Edition
Quiet Light Publishing
- Signed copies!
- Used Copies
- Also the New Limited Edition Book
Gift Books
Many companies have given The Lewis & Clark Trail American Landscapes as a corporate gift. If you are interested in purchasing multiple copies of the book for incentive and gift giving please contact us for our current discount program.
If you have a store and want to sell copies of the book, or prints from the book, please contact us for our current discounts and terms. You can also order from our distributors Partners, Partners West or Baker & Taylor.
Prints & Limited
Edition Posters
Purchase Prints Online At
A selection of images from The Lewis & Clark Trail American Landscapes are available as 24" x 36" Limited Edition Posters. Each is printed on Somerset Velvet fine art archival paper to the exacting standards of the artist. The edition is limited to 500 prints signed and numbered by the artist. Each is priced at $400.00 unframed, with the complete set of eight prints from Series #1 for $2800.00.
Archival prints of any image from the book may be ordered. Prices will vary based on the size of the print. Please see the website for further details. Each archival print is shipped carefully wrapped in the appropriate packaging to insure unscathed delivery.
We also offer Posters from various National Parks.
You can pay with your American Express, Discover, Mastercard or Visa. on our secure web store.