The mystique of the American West is illuminated by the architectural presence of historic barns, silos and cabins. This photographic survey captures the still standing structures in various states of wear, use and design. Many remain fully functioning and operational. Others have been abandoned to the inclement elements and/or remain in a state of collapse.These structures are testaments of a slowly diminishing rural population whose lands are being steadily consolidated into larg...

This edition is an intimate photo examination of the infamous Butte, Montana sex trade once nationally recognized during the late 19th and early 20th century. Over 135 current photographs document the remnants of the famed copper mining town's prostitution core. The work details historical anecdotes, narratives on colorful personages and perspective on an era when prostitution was locally institutionalized.The remaining Dumas Brothel is a profiled parlor house noteworthy for its op...

Author and Photographer Marques Vickers examines a propaganda story introduced by Russian President Vladimir Putin crediting himself with single-handedly defusing a hostile East German crowd intent on ransacking the Dresden KGB offices in 1989.This edition recounts the narrative, first related in Putin's published memoirs "First Person" (2000) and later embellished in a 2009 broadcast via a Russian national television documentary.Between 1985 and 1990, Putin was stationed a...

Within a city, building structure or even landscape terrain there exists calamities, secrets and unexplainable mystery. One may never fully know or comprehend what has subsequently become concealed discreetly from public view. Paranormal activity lurks within the vacuum.Consequences from evil acts, vice and scandal may become whitewashed and ignored over generations, yet never fully obliterated. This edition documents events, personalities and tragedies that have resisted contempor...

The Freebie Travel Guide to Western Oregon escorts you to renown but sometimes obscure attractions that are available to savor without the burden of admission fees (unless indicated otherwise). Featured are attractions known to insiders with unconventional tastes that provide legitimate insight into what distinguishes Western Oregon. Many of the accompanying stories once made international headline news. Several of the profiles were once known exclusively only to locals.This guide ...

"Love, Wine and Real Estate in Southern France" is California artist Marques Vickers' memoir and mediation on five years of his passionate pursuit of la belle vie in France's Languedoc rustic refuge. Vickers' evocative and original vignettes illuminate the enchantment behind southern French culture and village life.His insider's profiles into the region's history, eccentricities and charm become an indispensable guide for the visitor wishing to lift the veil behind French mystique....

Death sometimes arrives randomly to those seemingly insulated from risk by virtue of their wealth, celebrity and protective environments.Periodically the world halts in shock and reflection upon the abrupt and sudden headlines of a celebrated personality's death. Their demise jolts and reinforces our understanding of the fragility and vulnerability of life. This edition chronicles the background stories and detailed locations of some of the most newsworthy, famous and even infamous...

Since establishing a free-floating scooter rental program in late 2018, the city of Tacoma has been plagued by missing equipment. Author and photographer Marques Vickers has meticulously tracked down and photographed missing inventory in some of the most remote and incredulous locations imaginable.This edition documents the Odyssey of missing scooters with tongue-in-check evidence offering neither explanation nor commentary to explain the seemingly implausible.Dockless scoo...

Milwaukee is the largest Wisconsin city and fifth most populous in the Midwest located on the western shore of Lake Michigan. Positioned on the confluence of the Milwaukee, Menomonee, and Kinnickinnic Rivers, Milwaukee was originally inhabited by various Algonquian peoples before becoming a major trade and industrial hub during the mid-19th century. The city became incorporated during 1846.The 19th century introduced a diverse variety of architectural styles and prominent architect...

"The Reflective Powers of Water as Visual Alchemy" is California artist Marques Vickers photographic edition of over 120+ images of inverted and reflective objects created by water exposure. The diverse photo sequence was captured through various bodies of water and fountains throughout northwestern Washington State.The transparency properties of water create magical illusions for reflective and submerged objects. Their reappearance creates inverted shapes and forms resembling non-...

"Does Death Do Us Part Eternally?" is a collection of eleven short stories. Each narrative stresses profound impressions the loss of a close friend, acquaintance, or relation alters the life perspective of survivor. Written from first-person and third-party viewpoints, each narrative explores the impact loss has impacted on future financial security, intimacy, equilibrium, dreams, and the essential navigation of life.The Dreams of Yi: A middle-aged woman raised in Mainland China su...

This edition is designed to simplify your understanding by identifying growing trends, grape descriptions, the histories and future direction of the California, Washington and Oregon wine industry. It concisely profiles each state's leading growing regions, rainfall statistics and prominent grapes based on the most recent available harvest data.The 2021-2022 edition is ideal for wine collectors, winemakers and anyone who appreciates a world class Pacific Coast grown vintage. The fo...