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Facing North Portraits of Ely, Minnesota Photographs by Andrew Goldman |
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Perched on the edge of the northern woods at the gateway to the Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, Ely, Minnesota, holds special meaning for hundreds of thousands of visitors each year. But what is it like for the people who live there year-round? Ann and Andrew Goldman offer a revealing portrayal of the unique people who call Ely home. Featuring more than one hundred portraits as well as vivid essays, Facing North tells the story of life in this Northwoods community: its breathtaking beauty, surprisingly diverse character, and complex history. A thriving destination area, Ely is a changing community, yet its traditions remain vibrant and strong. From resort owners and fishermen to canoe makers and artists, Facing North is an evocative tribute to the enduring nature of Ely and its people. “My work as a photojournalist has involved assignments about people and faraway cultures as often as about raw nature. Alas, I always felt there were more stories per square foot in Ely as anywhere else I have been. Look into these Ely faces Goldman has captured with his razor-sharp lens and read the stories in their eyes.” —Jim Brandenburg, from the Foreword “Thank you, Andrew and Ann Goldman, for the persistence that it took to achieve the portraits in Facing North. It is a historic document for Ely, Minnesota, that has worldwide interest as a snapshot of a unique northern community. You so accurately captured my friends and neighbors, and I will always cherish this book.” —Will Steger “A quality publication.” —Ely Echo “Topping this summer’s list of must-see books is Andrew and Ann Goldman’s Facing North. It rings with what makes Ely Ely. Just go find it and sit down with it. Don’t try to leaf through it in a minute or two—you won’t be able to. If you love Ely but don’t live here, take it home. You’ll be able to return to the essence of Ely just by opening this book.” —The Ely Summer Times “Facing North is a fine tribute to the many faces of a small, independent town.” —Lake Superior Magazine “Facing North is an evocative tribute to the enduring nature of Ely and it’s people.” —Minnesota History Andrew Goldman is a freelance commercial photographer. His clients include ESPN and Playboy Enterprises, and his photographs have appeared on more than forty magazine covers. Ann Goldman is a freelance writer and presenter whose professional background is in museum and nonprofit management. They live in Boulder, Colorado, with their two sons. The work of award-winning nature photographer Jim Brandenburg has been featured in National Geographic Magazine since 1978. His many books include Chased by the Light and Looking for the Summer. He lives near Ely, Minnesota, where his work can be seen at Brandenburg Gallery. This project is made possible in part by a grant from the Donald G. Gardner Humanities Trust. 200 pages | 104 b&w photos | 9 3/4 x 9 | 2008 TABLE OF CONTENTS Foreword, Jim Brandenburg A Northwoods Story: Ely, Minnesota Notes on the Portraits |
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$34.95 cloth/jacket