Stories Behind the Images

Lessons from a Life in Adventure Photography

288 pages
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 978-1-68051-264-9
Published: Sep 12, 2019

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Description

Named to Fast Company's "most promising" books list for September 2019

From his early days working out of his dorm room and shooting on film to becoming a Nikon ambassador and official photographer of the historic Dawn Wall ascent, Corey Rich has been capturing iconic shots of adventure superstars for more than two decades. Now Corey tells how he got some of his favorite images of climbers, adventurers, skiers, performance artists, and more. He shares insights into the business of photography, photography tips, outdoor lessons, and what he has learned about human nature along the way.

Featured outdoor athletes include:

Tommy Caldwell
Project Bandaloop
Beth Rodden
Lynn Hill
Ashima Shiraishi
Kelly Slater
Bear Grylls
Alex Honnold
Fred Beckey
and many more

Read an interview with Corey.

Read an excerpt from the book about working with Beth Rodden

Contributors

Details

288 pages
Publisher: Mountaineers Books
ISBN: 978-1-68051-264-9
Published: Sep 12, 2019

Reviews

Whether you’re an aspiring photographer or simply want to be amazed, this book doesn’t disappoint.
— Ashley Brown, REI Co-op Journal
Rich’s book details how much he cares for climbing, for adventure, for the culture that surrounds the outdoors and its activities, and for its characters like Fred Beckey, Alex Honnold, Chris Sharma, and many more. Anyone who enjoys captivating imagery coupled with amazing tales of adventure would do well to get their own copy of Stories Behind the Images.
— Levi Harrell, Climbing
Interweaving stories and anecdotes with beautiful imagery and techniques, author Corey Rich takes readers behind the scenes of some of his most iconic adventure photographs... If you've always dreamed of being an adventure photographer, this book will give you an idea of the type of commitment and fortitude you'll need.
— Jordana Wright, Fstoppers
Rich’s memoir is informative, entertaining reading for climbers, photographers, and armchair adventurers alike.
— Chris Van Leuven, Gripped
Stories Behind the Images, a new book release from renowned outdoor photographer Corey Rich, is as captivating to read as it is to look at…. It’s storytelling at its finest.
— Megan Michelson, REI Co-op Journal
Stories provides ample fodder for the imagination, but because its narratives are crafted with heart and humility, it goes deeper to allow for moments of reflection and to serve as a fount of inspiration for anyone—photographer, filmmaker, climber, or otherwise—who seeks to carve out a creative life.
— Shawnte Salabert, Adventure Journal
Turn the pages of this nearly 300-page book and you'll find images of athletes immersed to their ears in powdery snow, clinging to rock faces, dancing on rapids, and other endeavors from the outer edges of human adventure. No doubt most of us would feel safest as "armchair athletes" simply turning the pages of this book and admiring what the daring have done. But...the book also could serve as inspiration for more than a few to get out there and see how far we can push our own limits.
— Kurt Repanshek, National Parks Traveler
You’ll find in Corey Rich’s newly released Stories Behind the Images: Lessons from a Life in Adventure Photography, a cross between eye-popping imagery and very readable essays on the process of bringing those photographs into being.
— Rangefinder
If you’re looking to read about people, check out Corey Rich’s Stories Behind the Images: Lessons from a Life in Adventure Photography. For over two decades he has snapped pictures of folks who attempt amazing feats, and now he’s sharing the tales behind them.
— Sara Barnes, My Modern Met
Beautifully and profusely illustrated throughout in full color, Stories Behind the Images: Lessons from a Life in Adventure Photography is an inherently fascinating and impressively informative read from first page to last.
— Midwest Book Review
Corey Rich, the official photographer for the Dawn Wall ascent, shares lessons from his life's work in Stories Behind the Images. His subjects include some of the best known names in the outdoors.
— Outdoor Project
A life well lived is the reflection of a world-class person. That is Corey! His courage, creativity and photographic brilliance is inspirational. World class is the essence of story behind the image.
— Tom Frost, Yosemite climbing and adventure photography pioneer
Epic stories from a man who has lived and worked on the edge.
— Bear Grylls, survival specialist and television personality
Corey Rich is one of those rare breeds that marries multiple skills and somehow makes 2 and 2 add up to 5. As a true artist, he is as fine a photographer as he is a climber, teacher, mentor, speaker, and storyteller.
— Rich Clarkson, former director of photography at National Geographic
Corey Rich is one of the best visual storytellers out there. Stories Behind the Images is a behind-the-scenes look that shows you that the person holding the camera is perhaps the biggest adventurer of them all. I absolutely love this book.
— Tommy Caldwell, professional climber