First of its kind carbon transfer fine art edition book

[Jim Fitzgerald]

On May 12, 2018 I debuted what I feel is a one of a kind book containing limited edition fine art prints.

My book is titled Survivors I and it is the story of my journey in 2007 in Yosemite National Park. I found that I was drawn to the Black Oaks and their struggle to survive in the valley. I started west of Camp 4 on the Rim or Northside Trail and worked the entire day all the way to the Mirror Lake cutoff. I exposed twelve sheets of 8x10 film and eight of the prints are in the first edition of a series which I hope to have a total of three volumes.

I've done everything in this book. The prints are bound in original carbon transfer prints. The text is also printed in carbon transfer! A first of its kind I believe. It is a very difficult task to clear pigment from small letters but I succeeded and the edition looks great. The text is printed on fine art watercolor paper as are the printed images. This was the only way I could see this project being presented. It took me eleven years to make this dream come true. The book is housed in a custom clamshell case and includes a portfolio of two original signed carbon prints suitable for framing along with the book. A collectors edition for sure.

The book along with 29 carbon prints is on display at LightBox Gallery in Astoria Oregon and if you are in the area you should check it out.

I'll post some images from the opening and I hope to have video's of my talk and the book presentation up soon.

Thanks.

[Luis-F-S]

Wow!!!!

[Roger Thoms]

Jim, looks fantastic, I know the oaks have been a very special project for you. Congratulations on the books and the show.

Roger

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Roger, thanks. Yes the project is very personal and that is the reason I could only do my book this way. It is truly a collectible and I'm making six bound copies.

[Mark Woods]

Congratulations Jim. Contact me off line about pricing.

Thanks!

[Erik Larsen]

Very impressive Jim!

[Merg Ross]

The culmination of eleven years to make your dream come true --- a testament to perserverance and vision. I bet it's stunning.

Jim, congratulations!

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Very impressive Jim!

Erik, thanks it has been very satisfying.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

The culmination of eleven years to make your dream come true --- a testament to perserverance and vision. I bet it's stunning.

Jim, congratulations!

Merg, thanks a lot. I knew when I started documenting the oaks that I'd have to do a book about my feelings toward them. I could never find a print copy that could match my carbon prints so with a lot of research and hard work I learned many new skills. I became a book binder and did everything myself. The printing of the text proved to be quite challenging. Each letter had to be cleared with an artists brush. Something that requires patience beyond what most people have. One day I hope you get to see it and thank you.

[EdSawyer]

Looks really nice! I wish I could see this in person. Impressive effort!

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Ed thank you. Yes you have to see it in person to really understand how nice it is.

[Drew Wiley]

Wonderful project idea! I love oaks. The past couple of weeks I've had to spend most of each day at UC Davis awaiting treatment of a pet at the Vet facility,
which is the best in the world. The arboretum has over a hundred varieties of oaks from all over the world, and the nearby creek still has some very big old
native water oaks. The cork oaks from Spain have esp interesting bark patterns. Carbon is a wonderful media for exhibiting bark texture etc.

[Vaughn]

An impressive work of love of the art of carbon printing and of the oaks!

[Robert Brazile]

Congratulations: that's a great accomplishment. You must be very proud of the achievement.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Yes, I'm proud of the accomplishment. I'm still in disbelief really that I was able to do this. I learned many new skills which will be great for other projects I have in mind.

Vaughn, we spend a few days together in Yosemite over the years but none more important than the day we spent on the steps of the Ansel Adams Gallery where I saw my first carbon print and was hooked. Thank you so much for that day.

Also, a favorite part of my book is the acknowledgement page.

[David Karp]

Wow Jim! Just wow!! What a great endeavor. And a great achievement. Congratulations.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

David thank you.

[windij]

Congratulations Jim this is a major accomplishment! As a carbon printer I can appreciate how difficult this project must have been. I hope I get a chance to see one of these books in person one day.

Best,
Jason

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Jason, thanks. Your work on the gallery wall looks beautiful btw! Yes, any serious carbon printer will understand the difficulties.

[Tri Tran]

Jim,
Your book is an one-of-a-kind treasure. When I look at the book, I appreciate not only the beautiful images but the craftmanship and your superb attention to details. You put your heart into it and it shows. It is not only an art book but an autobiography of your love of photography. Well done! You should be proud.
Tri Tran

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[Tri Tran]

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[Jim Fitzgerald]

Tri, thanks for the images and your support.

[MikeL]

Wow Jim, can’t wait to see it in person.
I stopped by Vaughn’s workshop last week, thought I might see you there, but no luck.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Wow Jim, can’t wait to see it in person.
I stopped by Vaughn’s workshop last week, thought I might see you there, but no luck.

Mike, I had an opening in Astoria so I could not get down there.

[dexalama]

Wow..!!! Look's great.

[Tin Can]

Congratulations Jim!

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Thanks guys.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

The link to the video presentation is here https://youtu.be/en6Y8QaVszA.

I was not able to separate the videos so there are three here. The book is the last one. Just fast forward to it.
Thanks.

[seabee1999]

Jim, this is spectacular! Well done and congrats to you sir! I hope to get up that way soon to see both you and you book.

V/R
Dave

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Dave, thanks. It turned out great that is for sure. I'd love to show it to you and see you as well so we can catch up.

[Thalmees]

Happy to see this.
Congratulations Jim.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Happy to see this.
Congratulations Jim.

Thank you. It is very satisfying to know that I got this project done.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

Here is a closer look at one of the pages. All printed in carbon transfer. The image and the text.

[ScottPhotoCo]

I hope this makes it down to SoCal someday soon. I'd love to see it in person.

[Jim Fitzgerald]

I hope this makes it down to SoCal someday soon. I'd love to see it in person.

We will get there eventually, so I'll keep in touch.