Asking a bookstore to obtain Crossings:

Requesting the book at a bookstore not already carrying the book may require providing detailed ordering information.  That information is in the box below.  Please print this page and provide it to the bookstore.

Specifics about the printing:

Matte coated heavy art paper (acid-free) is the background canvas for more than 375 original photographs, each of which is individually "spot varnished" with a clear overlay that enhances the glow and colors of the image.  The book's 304 pages are divided into signatures that are "smythe sewn" for durability and to allow the pages to open smoothly.  Laminate overlays protect the cover and dust jacket.

The nature and form of the book:

Crossings is a book-length photojournalistic celebration of the Puget Sound ferry experience.  The key traits of a photo story are that it employs narrative and uses a story structure to convey information through a blending of images and words.  The book portrays, explores, and helps explain what can be viewed on voyages across Puget Sound.

Below:  A sample two-page spread from Crossings' "visual guide to ferry jargon" with
verbal and visual explanations of the terms "picklefork", "jackstaff", and "car tunnel".