25 Years of Poster Art from the Last Great RaceJon Van Zyle's Iditarod Memories is a collection of artwork from the official artist of the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race. This colorful gift is a combination of authentic and beautiful images featured in twenty-five annual Iditarod posters, collected for the first time in a single volume, as well as stories behind the creation of each poster -- the care and affection for the dogs, obstacles faced by mushers, the history of the Nome serum run, the vital importance of volunteers, and Jon Van Zyle's personal experiences.
"...each page richly portrays a moment from the trail. His detailed posters almost make you feel like you saw the scene play out in real life.
--The Frontiersman, Wasilla, AK"Now race fans can take a sentimental journey back..."
--Team and Trail
" ...this 64-page book is a fitting testament and celebration of human and canine endurance, courage, perseverance, and accomplishment."
--Book Review
ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Jon Van Zyle is an internationally recognized wildlife artist who is closely identified with sled dog racing in his home state of Alaska. Twice Van Zyle has run the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race from which he derived artistic inspiration for a magnificent series of original paintings, prints, and posters that capture the excitement and spirit of the annual race. The text was written by Van Zyle's wife, Jona, a dog musher, writer, and artist in her own right.
