The Man Behind the Maps Book

**Collection of over 200 beautiful hand-painted ski maps** If you've ever been lost on a ski slope somewhere, your best bet for finding your way back to the lodge is one of James Niehues’ hand-painted maps. Nicknamed the "Rembrandt of Snow" his artwork is damn near ubiquitous in the powder-loving community, with his signature maps folded into ski-pants and prominently framed in resorts all over the world. He meticulously paints with small brushes and airbrushes, and some maps take months to come together—but the result perfectly captures the unique beauty of each snow-blanketed haven. This coffee table book compiles over 200 of Niehues' legendary maps, distilling some of his best work over his 30 year career into one place. Flip through these pages and get sucked in by the intricate detail that Niehues is known for—you’ll quickly find yourself transported to some of the best slopes on the face of the earth.