Description
The first edition of The National Parks: America’s Best Idea, signed by filmmaker Ken Burns.
Quarto, xix, [10], 403pp, [1]. Gray hardcover, title stamped in silver on the spine. Stated “First Edition” on the copyright page. Illustrated with hundreds of photographs, solid text block. Includes a fold-out poster. In the publisher’s dust jacket, $50.00 on the front flap, touch of shelf wear, a bright, near fine example.
Signed on the half title by Ken Burns.
The National Parks: America’s Best Idea is a six-part, 12-hour documentary series directed by Ken Burns and written by Dayton Duncan, which premiered on PBS on September 27, 2009. The series delves into the history of the U.S. National Park system, highlighting the efforts of individuals who championed the preservation of America’s natural landscapes for public enjoyment. It received critical acclaim, winning two Primetime Emmy Awards in 2010: Outstanding Nonfiction Series and Outstanding Writing for Nonfiction Programming.
