In this monochromatic take on Toronto, George Fischer offers his own intimate views of the city’s soul and history and glamour. Intriguing interplays of white, black and gray impart an edgy aesthetic that accentuates timelessness, intricacy and romance. Through his lens, you’ll peer into the mysteries behind inky silhouettes, explore watery depths and contemplate textured skies. And you’ll surely see the city in a new light.

The top of the world brings accounts of sprawling landscapes dotted with lakes and imposing mountains, and a surviving culture that transcends the whims of prevailing fashion. This untamed country will challenge your spirit and thrill your soul.

George Fischer, one of Canada’s most celebrated and prolific landscape photographers has journeyed from the mosaic flatlands and roaring waterfalls to the jagged peaks, capturing images inspired by the joy of discovery. The Nahanni National Park Reserve and Wood Buffalo National Park – both UNESCO World Heritage sites – are just two of the spectacular regions depicted in this new compact edition.

Fischer will guide you on the northern routes and introduce you to the people and their culture. Witness a land steeped in natural riches and lore–a land for the bold and the adventurous. Spectacular!

Spirit of the Heartland takes a new approach to telling a historic story—pairing George Fischer’s photographic art with that of seven prominent Saskatchewan painters and sculptors.

According to sculptor Joe Fafard, George Fischer reveals the true nature of a province that is often underestimated and misunderstood—and the experience is transformative. “He recognizes that Saskatchewan is defined by extremes, and pays homage to the history, culture and nature that have shaped us,” he says. “To tell our story, he bravely journeys into precarious places to uncover what’s behind the faces, the farms, the fields.”

Throughout the book, Fischer’s curiosity takes him into the heart of Canada’s Wild West. He follows in the footsteps of warriors and cowboys, explorers and traders, miners and oil barons who carved the routes to modern Saskatchewan. In richly coloured images, he captures the people’s spirited relationship with Nature through farmlands, horses and wheat; dunes, forests and waterways.

George’s artistic eye brings to light what prairie people have always known: that Saskatchewan holds a quiet, yet stunning, allure equal to the most exotic places on Earth. And he digs deep to introduce readers to Mounties and royals and legends. Time well spent.