ULSTER COUNTY - DISCOVERING HOME
A Photographic Exploration by John Fischer
Released September 2018
198 Pages | Full Color | Hard Cover | 9”x12”
Over 1000 copies sold!
$40 each
All applicable taxes included in price when purchasing from me directly
Sampling of pages of the book
PURCHASE OPTIONS
You can purchase online or contact me to purchase directly from me. I can sign and personalize any copies of the book that you purchase from me directly.
You can always arrange to come to my house in Kingston, New York or I can let you know about other options.
Email me at john@NoRoadUnturned.com or call or text 857-472-3071.
Also available in various businesses around Ulster County.
The following are preferred businesses for you to get my book from:
Arace Electronics
357 Broadway, Kingston
Call for hours - (845) 338-6622
Victoria Gardens
1 Cottekill Road, Rosendale NY (Corner of Route 213 and Cottekill Road)
View Victoria Gardens hours
Call to confirm hours - (845) 658-9007
Victoria Gardens also has several prints of my photos available for viewing and purchase
Also available in New York at:
Adams Fairacre Farms (Kingston)
Barnes and Noble (Kingston)
Emerson Resort (Mt Tremper)
Herzog’s Home & Paint Center (Kingston)
Hurley Heritage Society (Hurley)
ImmuneSchein Ginger Elixirs (West Hurley)
Inquiring Minds (New Paltz)
Inquiring Minds (Saugerties)
Mohonk Mountain House (New Paltz)
Note: Inventory varies by store, so you may want to call ahead to check availability.
Description from the back cover:
I grew up in Tillson in Ulster County, New York. I moved away, and so did my family, but I have come back as an adult to photograph Ulster County and discover it on my own terms.
I have revisited people and places from my childhood, plus I’ve met more people and discovered more places. Photos of many of these people and places are included in this book, along with writings about my experience of coming to Ulster County and finding home again.
I have highlighted various familiar businesses, roads, churches, landscapes, and more, including many of the people behind and in front of the scenes.
While there is a special focus on Tillson, Rosendale, New Paltz, and the City of Kingston, this book also includes photos shot in Saugerties, Hurley, West Hurley, Eddyville, Rifton, Ulster Park, Accord, Ellenville, Milton, Marlboro, Kerhonkson, Highland, East Kingston, Stone Ridge, Boiceville, High Falls, Lake Katrine, Shokan, Woodstock, Gardiner, Cottekill, Glenford, Cragsmoor, Glasco, the Town of Ulster, and the Town of Kingston.
I shot all of the photos in this book between 2008 and 2018, and I also designed the book and wrote all of the text. It is a creation that I am very proud of. I hope that you enjoy it.
Several copies available in the Mid-Hudson Library System
Available at the libraries in Esopus, Phoenicia, Pine Hill, Rosendale, Saugerties, Town of Ulster, West Hurley, Plattekill, New Paltz. If your local library is part of the Mid-Hudson Library System, you can get a copy.
“Like Ulster County itself, Fischer’s chronicle pulls together a wide variety of seemingly random themes, people and images into something with an ineffable and completely unique quality too slippery to characterize. Gorgeous panoramas? We got that. Urban decline? We got that too. But through Fischer’s lens, it’s all part of the love story of a man discovering home.”
“I’ve spent very little time in Ulster County, yet found myself truly moved by the book. Every person, in every corner of the world has a story, and John has captured those of the people of the region with beauty and grace.
It is more than just photos, so I hope people take the time to read it as well as enjoy the stunning photographs.”
“What an amazing treat for the eyes and soul. I absolutely loved the book, and your unique spin on this area. Your interest in the stories of your neighbors is truly inspiring, and I love that you really take time to connect with individuals.. This is a beautiful piece of work and writing, and you should be extremely proud.
Again, bravo to you. A magnificent love letter to this area.”
“The pictures look amazing, you definitely captured the beauty of Ulster county that some of us natives forget what we have in our own backyards. I can tell this book will be an inspiration for all us to remember to take a moment out of our busy lives, get outside, and appreciate what’s all around us! Great job John. I’m proud of you! ”
“Breathtaking Photo Collection...Fischer brings the beautiful lives around his home county to print...”
“The book is beautiful and full of wonderful stories of the people and places in Ulster County. Thank you, John for capturing a time in our community and our way of life!”
“John, I just finished reading the book from cover to cover. It is wonderful, awesome, fabulous! Anyone who has ever lived in Ulster County or even driven through it for an hour should buy this book! We are so happy for you.”
Want to see the sort of photos in the book?
People and businesses and more in my Life in Ulster County photo series
My best landscape shots of Ulster County
For each copy of my book sold from the first print run,
I donated $5 to local non-profits, including:
Angel Food East
Family of Woodstock
Rosendale Food Pantry
UlsterCorps
I will not be donating money for each copy of the 2nd print run, but I will personally continue to support local charities in various ways.
