Arleen Olson resides in Southern Humboldt and has just completed a book of photographs of Humboldt County and hopes that it will inspire people to visit and appreciate all the wonders Humboldt has to offer.

The more Arleen explored this area, the more she realized what a truly unique place Humboldt County is. Humboldt Wild is a chronicle of her explorations of these wild surroundings and of the amazing spirit of the people who live here. Her spectacular visual journey through southern, central and northern Humboldt concludes with a chapter highlighting Humboldt’s numerous renowned local events, which together with such a diverse environment, makes living in Humboldt County so extraordinary.

These books come as clothbound or soft cover and are printed on sustainable forestry paper using soy ink. There is also a postcard book of twelve 5x7 photographs from the book. They will be available for purchase at the Humboldt County Fair in Ferndale, August 7-17 at Hindley Hall or on-line at www.arleenolsonphotography.com.

The following locations will carry the books after August 14th and host book signings:

Northtown Books, 957 H Street, Arcata on Friday, August 15 from 7-9 p.m.

Borders Bookstore, 3300 Broadway, Eureka on Saturday, August 23 from 2-5 p.m.

Humboldt Redwoods State Park, Visitor’s Center, Weott on Saturday August 30 from 1-4 p.m.

The Mateel Cooperative Art Gallery, 773 Redwood Dr., Garberville onArts Alive Friday September 5 from 6-9 p.m.

The Morris Graves Museum of Art, 636 F St., Eureka on Arts Alive, Saturday September 6 from 6-9 p.m.

Books will also be available at: Humboldt State University Bookstore; Clarke Historical Museum, 240 E St., Eureka; Blakes Books, 2005 Central Ave., McKinleyville; Rings Pharmacy, 362 Main St., Ferndale, Times Remembered Toy & Gift Shop, 431 Main Street, Ferndale; and Friends of the Eel River at their new location in Sentry Plaza, Suite E, Garberville.

Humboldt Wild Book reviews

“ Arleen Olson’s Humboldt Wild showcases the unique beauty of the Humboldt country and community. Through her photographs, one is transported into this wild, wonderful place where nature, animals and people come together to form one of the most exquisite and magical places on the planet.”

Julia ‘Butterfly’ Hill

“In our travels, we seek the last, best, wild places on Earth. It is always a joy to return to Humboldt County. The stunning beauty of Humboldt Wild will show you why.”

Michael Muir, great-grandson of John Muir and Executive Director of Access Adventure

“Take a walk on the wild side of Humboldt through Arleen’s lens, from the black sand beaches to the snow peaked mountains, with stops in between for a walk in the woods, for flowers, birds, festivals and frolicking. Arleen has an eye for color and composition, and knows to click the shutter at that moment when magic happens.”

Bob Doran, arts and culture writer and editor for the North Coast Journal