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Follow on Google News | First Book on Connecticut's First National ParkPhotography Book to be Authored by Xiomaro in Deal with Arcadia Publishing
By: Arcadia Publishing "Openings into the soul of the painter," was how Xiomaro's images were described in 2013 by Hildegard Cummings, an art expert who authored a book about Weir. Since 2012, Xiomaro (pronounced "SEE-oh-MAH- The best of his photographs plus vintage snapshots will be featured in the book along with approximately 11,000 words of captions. "It's about the classic American story of transformation," The book taps into a growing trend: "heritage tourism" – travelers visiting historic house museums and gardens – ranks only third behind shopping, according to The National Trust for Historic Preservation, in Washington, DC. The book will also cover the women of Weir, the buildings' decorative treatments and architecture and "the landscape where one literally steps into a painting," revealed the artist. "The great thing is that the book will celebrate the park in time for the striking of the special Weir Farm quarter," announced Xiomaro. In 2020, the park will be depicted as part of the US Mint's "America the Beautiful" series. The Mint's website says the series "captures the breathtaking beauty of America's natural landscapes that have inspired countless poets, adventurers, and artists. Today, these hallowed sites are… enshrined" through the quarters designed by the Mint. The worldwide deal with Arcadia Publishing will release the book as part of the Images of Modern America series, which the company website describes as uncovering "amazing aspects of American history that are all too often overlooked by standard texts" and "filled with expertly penned content and stunning full-color images." Arcadia, based in Charleston, South Carolina, is the leading publisher of local and regional books in the United States with a library of more than 14,000 titles. Xiomaro is an internationally- A free photo e-book about Weir Farm is available at http://www.xiomaro.com while supplies last. For information about visiting Weir Farm National Historic Site, go to http://www.nps.gov/ End
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