Wild Animals of the American Rockies by Kevin Van Tighem (2002 Softcover) Author: Kevin Van Tighem Photographers: Dennis Esther Schmidt, plus 3 others Production Design Art Direction: Stephen Hutchings Production Editor: Sabrina Grobler Production Financial Management: Laurie Smith Publisher: Altitude Publishing Ltd. Aurora, CO U.S.A. 2002 Bighorn sheep, mountain goats, bears, elk, mountain lions and many other small and large mammals of the Rocky Mountains are featured in this gorgeous full-color book. Kevin Van Tighem's western roots run deep: his family has lived in the Alberta foothills since 1883. Since graduating from the University of Calgary with a BS in plant ecology, Van Tighem has studied wildlife and their habitats in various western national parks and protected areas. His explorations of elk and deer country have taken him to every western State and Province. A naturalist and hunter, he has written more than 200 articles, stories and essays on conservation and wildlife. His work has garnered many awards, including the Western Magazine Award, Outdoor Writers of Canada book and magazine awards as well as the Journey Award for Fiction. While the majority of the photographs were taken by Dennis Esther Schmidt, 3 other photographers are credited with photographs. Credit was also extended to: * Stephen Hutchings for Production Design Art Direction * Sabrina Grobler as Production Editor, and * Laurie Smith, for Production Financial Management. Carefully handled softcover produced to resemble a high gloss magazine. Cover shows handling creases and a bubble on front from laminate process. Interior is tight, clean and unmarked. Size: 4to - over 9 - 12" tall, 56pp. Condition: Near Fine Softcover – Always Privately Owned Although copyrights asserted, no dates given. No edition or print-run information found. Printed and bound in Canada by Friesen Printers. ISBN: 1-55265-013-8. No LCCN. MSR = $12.95. Notes on Condition/Edition ratings: Fine – means like new, but any book produced over 10 years ago isn't “brand new” or even “new.” Booksellers needed some word to describe this... Like New – A new book, no marks no damage (except maybe remainder marks or shelf-wear) except not obtained directly from the publisher or in packaging from the publisher. Very Good – How you or I might take care of a book, closer to “as new” than standard. Might show ownership. Good – How someone else might take care of a book. Also referred to as “standard.” This is the most likely condition for books of this age title, shows the book has been read or previously owned. Acceptable – How a child, student or a librarian might take care of a book. (Either trying to make sure someone doesn't steal it by plastering ownership everywhere, filled it with copious notes or a book that has been damaged.) Poor – Combination of “acceptable” factors above. Most likely with water damage as well. Might have missing pages (you should ask). Near – Means “almost” in an optimistic sense. e.g., “Near Fine” means very good, but on the high end. 1st Thus – Unique somehow, maybe 1st paperback, new illustrator, misprint or even the 1st edition. A collector might desire this copy. Thanks for looking!