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New Book! Vancouver Island: The Art of the Landscape

1/22/2025

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We are so proud of our upcoming hardcover book (224 pages) Vancouver Island: The Art of the Landscape. It has been a true labour of love, and we have sacrificed many things to complete it. Last year we sold the house, moved, created a publishing company, wrote the book, tirelessly working with an amazing book designer and editor. Everything within the book was carefully chosen from the front and back cover, its size, paper type and full colour photographs. “Not merely a collection of photographs, this book is a love letter, a tribute, to a place that has given us so much.”

When I was young, I loved to write non-fiction, reading and researching information about far off places, animals and people. My dream was to one day write alongside of a photographer for National Geographic. In my heart I felt that I would one day write a book, I just didn’t know when. Over the years I have studied many things including business (accounting), fine art, holistic nutrition, forest therapy and energy healing (Reiki & ThetaHealing®). I have many more books that are eagerly wanting to come through now and believe this book was the catalyst for me. I am so grateful for the opportunity to author a book alongside of my amazing husband Dave Hutchison. It is our hope that you love it as much as we do!

“Vancouver Island: The Art of the Landscape is a visual journey and celebration of this beautiful island and its adjacent Gulf Islands, as seen by nature and wildlife photographer Dave Hutchison. A twenty-year photographic journey, it is also a collaboration of two nature lovers, husband and wife, who together shared a vision: to create a pictorial fine art book, filled with beautiful scenic images, which both preserves and honours the landscape in time. The narrative is woven through Dave’s personal experiences, as he shares the stories behind his photos, offers tips on his favourite locations, and delves into the islands’ fascinating history. The book is organized into seven geographical regions for easy reference: Victoria, Sidney & The Saanich Peninsula; Cowichan & Carmanah Valleys, Nanaimo & Parksville; The Southern Gulf Islands; Sooke to Port Renfrew West Coast Corridor; Tofino, Ucluelet, Bamfield & Area; Comox Valley, Campbell River & Area; Northern Vancouver Island & Area. Featuring more than 150 full colour images capturing the islands’ diverse landscapes, flora, fauna, cityscapes and wildlife, this book invites readers to immerse themselves in its beauty.”

If you would like to order a signed copy for free delivery in the Greater Victoria area, or order from your local bookstore anywhere in Canada, visit the link below.

​https://www.davehutchisonphotography.com/vancouver-island-book.html

Book signings & events

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Bolen Books, Hillside Mall, Victoria, BC - Saturday, March 1, 1-3pm

Mulberry Bush Books, Qualicum Beach, BC - Saturday, March 8, 11-2pm

Indigo Mayfair Mall, Victoria, BC - Saturday, April 5, 12-3pm

Sidney Public Library, Resthaven Drive, Sidney, BC - Saturday, April 26, 2-4pm

​Chapters Nanaimo, Woodgrove Centre, Nanaimo, BC - Saturday, May 24, 12-3pm

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