Pacific Northwest Themed Books by Author Marques Vickers

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PACIFIC NORTHWEST PHOTO EDITION BOOKS

"TWISTED TOUR GUIDE TO VANCOUVER"
Shocking Deaths, Scandals and Vice

Avoid The Tourist Herds...

What could be more uninspiring than seeing the identical attractions that everyone else has for decades?

This Twisted Tour Guide escorts you to the places locals don’t want to talk about anymore…the same places people once couldn’t stop talking about. Long after the screaming headlines and sensationalism has subsided, these bizarre, infamous and obscure historical sites remain hidden awaiting rediscovery. CONTINUED

Washington Coast Guide: Beauty, Novelty and Curiosity

Follow a picturesque adventure tour along Washington Coast’s Interstate 101 and north of Seattle Interstate 5 that captures the majesty and quirkiness of the state. The exploration begins at the Oregon border with crossing the expansive Megler-Astoria Bridge into Washington. The background and commentary from each chapter is concise and insightful giving you an intimate glimpse of a West Coast region bountiful in aesthetics and generally absent of tourist herds. Ideal for the roadtrip warrior or day-tripper. CONTINUED

Freebie Travel Guide to Western Oregon
Historical, Cultural and Sometimes Macabre on the Cheap

The Freebie Travel Guide to Western Oregon escorts you to renown but sometimes obscure attractions that are available to savor without the burden of admission fees (unless indicated otherwise). Featured are attractions known to insiders with unconventional tastes that provide legitimate insight into what distinguishes Western Oregon. Many of the accompanying stories once made international headline news. Several of the profiles were once known exclusively only to locals. This guide not only photographs each location, but also provides specific background commentary, addresses and locations where each profile may be accessed. There is no equivalent touring guide that exposes both the aesthetic and gritty in such explicit fashion. CONTINUED

Freebie Travel Guide to Western Washington
Historical, Cultural and Sometimes Notorious on the Cheap

The Freebie Travel Guide to Western Washington escorts you to renown but sometimes obscure attractions that are available to savor without the burden of admission fees (unless indicated otherwise). Featured are attractions known to insiders with unconventional tastes that provide legitimate insight into what distinguishes Western Washington. Many of the accompanying stories once made international headline news. Several of the profiles were once known exclusively only to locals. This guide not only photographs each location, but also provides specific background commentary, addresses and locations where each profile may be accessed. There is no equivalent touring guide that exposes both the aesthetic and gritty in such explicit fashion. CONTINUED

"NO ARTIST IS AN ISLAND"

A Writer’s Barbed Recollections of Herron Island, Washington

This edition is a brutally candid confessional on the misconceptions regarding an idyllic lifestyle practiced on a Western Washington island. Herron Island supports a permanent population of 150 with residential properties spread over 300 acres. The island features no existing stores or commercial properties. It is separated from the ill-reputed Key Peninsula mainland by the Case Inset waterways of southern Puget Sound. Between 2017-2021, the artist/writer resided in a newly purchased trailer coach under the radar of county regulation scrutiny. While establishing his art studio and writing compound, he navigated the tenuous existence of scheduling a social lifestyle based on an unaccommodating ferry schedule. CONTINUED

"Scaling The Turbulent Waters: Pacific Coast Bridges"

Pacific Coast bridges symbolize a suspended engineering subjugation of hostile topography and inclement weather. Soaring as monumental arches above formerly impassible water bodies, these structurally tiered marvels have embedded themselves organically as creations of sculpture. This edition is a detailed photographic profile of elegance, ornamentation and detail design of 85 spans crossing the Pacific Ocean, coastal rivers, valleys and waterways within California, Oregon and Washington. The edition features accompanying dimensional information along with interesting and relevant historical anecdotes. CONTINUED

So You Think You Know Pacific Coast Wines (2020=2021 Edition)

“So You Think You Know Pacific Coast Wines” is designed to simplify your understanding by identifying growing trends, grape descriptions, the histories and future direction of the California, Washington and Oregon wine industry. This book concisely profiles each state’s leading growing regions, rainfall statistics and prominent grapes based on the most recent available harvest data CONTINUED.

"TWISTED TOUR GUIDE TO WESTERN MONTANA"
Shocking Deaths, Scandals and Vice

"Western American Rural Cathedrals: Barns, Silos and Cabins"

This edition is my second photographic journey into documenting the mystique of the American West illuminated in the architectural constructions of barns, silos and cabins. The intent is to capture the structures in various states of design, perspective and wear. Most buildings remain fully functioning and operational while others have become abandoned to the elements or remain in a state of collapse. CONTINUED

"Unsolved Western American Murders and Extended Cold Case Resolutions"

California, Oregon, Washington, Northern Idaho and Montana Murders

This edition profiles 75 illustrated murder cases committed within California, Oregon, Washington, Northern Idaho and Montana. Accompanying photography returns the reader to the scene of the crime with precise listed locations.The most daunting dilemma of a murder investigation is typically uncovering proof beyond a reasonable doubt that a perpetrator committed a killing. The evolution of forensic technology has enabled investigators to match DNA profiles from evidence obtained at a crime scene with specific individual samplings. This development has resulted in several high profile cases ultimately achieving resolution. CONTINUED

"Northwestern American Creepy Buildings: Their Storied Past"

Oregon, Washington, Northern Idaho and Montana

This edition showcases the effects and consequences of human depravity, frailty and criminal activity. The showcased and photographed remaining structures generally appear nondescript and ordinary, masking their significance and infamy. Throughout the western United States, these commonplace buildings silently testify to events involving violence and individuals whose acts have scarred others, society and sometimes simply themselves. Their stories remain compelling evidence towards the fragility of the human experience and lives severed abruptly. Once you’ve absorbed the history behind each building, you will never view them with indifference again. Paranormal activity within their confines is commonly reported. CONTINUED

"West Coast Creepy Buildings: Their Storied Past"

This edition showcases the effects and consequences of human depravity, frailty and criminal activity. The showcased and photographed remaining structures generally appear nondescript and ordinary, masking their significance and infamy. Throughout the West Coast, these commonplace buildings silently testify to events involving violence and individuals whose acts have scarred others, society and sometimes simply themselves. Their stories remain compelling evidence towards the fragility of the human experience and lives severed abruptly. Once you’ve absorbed the history behind each building, you will never view them with indifference again. Paranormal activity within their confines is commonly reported. CONTINUED

"Architectural Flourishes: Tacoma, Washington"
Detailing Guide to Tacoma, Washington

“Architectural Flourishes: Tacoma, Washington” is a pictorial guide illustrates the features that capture the city’s architecture legacy. The distinctive pre-Modernist examples of the late nineteenth through early twentieth century are liberally disbursed throughout the downtown, Old Town, Stadium, Ruston Point and Proctor districts. Over 230 photographs detail unique and distinctive exterior traits, statuary and notable design flourishes. CONTINUED

"PORTLAND HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURE: Downtown, Pearl District, Old Town"

“Portland Historical Architecture” is a pictorial survey of the Downtown, Old Town and Pearl Districts sectors. The book concentrates on the period beginning with surviving frontier structures until 1930. The edition identifies construction dates, architects, architectural styles and historic property uses. Historical anecdotes are included about some of the more renowned and infamous buildings.

This profile documents the architectural treasures of over 250 existing properties that survived significant urban renewal and parking lot redevelopment during the late 1960s-1980s. Aesthetically Portland features one of the most concentrated West Coast cores of attractive urban heritage design. The restored and refashioned monoliths are excuse enough to slow and resist demolition and any intrusive replacement by many contemporary banal and characterless redevelopment projects. CONTINUED

"Famous West Coast Suicides and Shocking Celebrity Deaths"

Death sometimes arrives randomly to those seemingly insulated from risk by virtue of their wealth, celebrity and protective environments.

Periodically the world halts in shock and reflection upon the abrupt and sudden headlines of a celebrated personality’s death. Their demise jolts and reinforces our understanding of the fragility and vulnerability of life. This edition chronicles the background stories and detailed locations of some of the most newsworthy, famous and even infamous unexpected sudden passings. CONTINUED

"TWISTED TOUR GUIDE TO PORTLAND AND SALEM"
Shocking Deaths, Scandals and Vice

"TWISTED TOUR GUIDE TO SEATTLE AND PUGET SOUND"
Shocking Deaths, Scandals and Vice

Avoid The Tourist Herds...What could be more uninspiring than seeing the identical attractions that everyone else has for decades?

This Twisted Tour Guide escorts you to the places locals don’t want to talk about anymore…the same places people once couldn’t stop talking about. Long after the screaming headlines and sensationalism has subsided, these bizarre, infamous and obscure historical sites remain hidden awaiting rediscovery. CONTINUED

"Tacoma’s Surrealist Scooters: Unscrupulous and Surprising Sightings"

Since establishing a free-floating scooter rental program in late 2018, the city of Tacoma has been plagued by missing equipment. Author and photographer Marques Vickers has meticulously tracked down and photographed missing inventory in some of the most remote and incredulous locations imaginable. This edition documents the Odyssey of missing scooters with tongue-in-check evidence offering neither explanation nor commentary to explain the seemingly implausible. CONTINUED

"Seattle’s Misplaced Bicycles: The Absurdity of Random Disposal"

Seattle’s dockless electrical bicycle program is the largest shared urban transportation outlet in the United States. Reportedly, one quarter of all rental bikes are based within the Seattle metropolitan region. The city launched the program during the summer of 2017 following a failed pilot experiment between 2014-2016. The objectives behind this modified program remain to enable fluid mobility, reduce car congestion and emissions, and offer commuters, residents and visitors an affordable and easily accessible transportation alternative. CONTINUED

"The Architecture of Seattle's Historic Prostitution Trade"

“The Architecture of Seattle’s Historic Prostitution Trade” is a photographic examination of 48 documented and probable buildings employed in Seattle’s historical sex commerce. The 245-page edition illuminates the historical background, building detailing and known anecdotes behind each structure. The principal Seattle red-light neighborhoods include the Pioneer Square and the Ballard districts. The infamous LaSalle Hotel in Pike Place Market and the former Lester Apartment complex located on Beacon Hill round out the compilation. The 500-unit Lester building was once considered the largest operating brothel in the world. Seattle’s wide-open frontier environment in the late 19^th century stimulated a proliferation of vice related services including gambling houses, saloons and houses of prostitution. Statutes were loosely enforced, law enforcement corruption rampant and the tax revenues levied against brothels and sex workers essential to maintaining a financially destitute municipality. CONTINUED

"Desolate Barns of the American West: Abandoned Institutions of Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana"

“Desolate Barns of the American West” is a photographic celebration of abandoned barns and silos located in rural Northern California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Montana. Author and photographer Marques Vickers’ 200+ images spotlight 56 structures set amidst a backdrop of panoramic mountain, turbulent river and sagebrush flatlands. Vickers’ work was motivated by a Spring 2017 excursion into the profiled states.

The focus of Vickers’ photography is to isolate the abandoned and frequently decaying remnants of a uniquely national architecture treasure. The author stresses in his preface that barns and silos represents a truer icon of the American rural tradition than film and media portrayed frontier and cowboy culture. CONTINUED

"HISTORIC SEATTLE ARCHITECTURE: The Aesthetic Alchemy of Ambiance and Chaos"

“Historic Seattle Architecture” is author and photographer Marques Vickers’ illustrated edition of the city’s most prominent high-rise constructions built between 1890-1930. Over 250 photographs document over 125 historical structures establishing a visual profile and economic time capsule of Seattle’s early economic legacy. The edition portrays some of the most influential downtown constructions including the Smith and Seattle Towers, Washington Mutual Triangle, Coliseum Theatre and the Interurban, Arctic, Dexter Horton, and Pioneer Buildings. Photographs from multiple perspectives accentuate distinctive architectural traits and detailing. CONTINUED

So You Think You Know Pacific Coast Wines? (2017-18)
Demystifying the Caliornia, Washington and Oregon Wine Industry

“So You Think You Know Pacific Coast Wines?” is designed to simplify your understanding by identifying growing trends, grape descriptions, the histories and future direction of the California, Washington and Oregon wine industry. This book concisely profiles each state’s leading growing regions, rainfall statistics and prominent grapes based on the most recent available harvest data. The 2017-18 edition is ideal for wine collectors, winemakers and anyone who appreciates a world class Pacific Coast grown vintage. CONTINUED

“16-HOUR ROAD TRIP OREGON COAST"

Author and photographer Marques Vickers escorts you on a scenic whirlwind adventure along the picturesque Oregon coastline. With his edition “16-Hour Road Trip: Oregon Coast”, Vickers begins his pictorial journey from the Art Deco styled Isaac Lee Patterson Bridge to the stunning sunset descent below the Neskowin seastack cove.

His over 125 images capture the natural splendor of the Oregon Sand Dunes National Park, Humbug Mountain’s base creeks and fauna, Battle Rock, Bullards Beach, Spinreel Campground, Tahkenitch, Beaver and Lagoon Creeks, Haceta Head, Devil’s Churn, Seat Rock Wayside, Yaquina Head and the Devil’s Punchbowl. At each site, Vickers provides detailed historical background and insight into each destination’s significance and topography. CONTINUED

“Downtown Seattle: The Contemporary Skyline"

The second edition of “Downtown Seattle: The Contemporary Skyline” is an architectural survey of the contemporary Seattle skyline. Documenting the city’s explosive growth, over 300+ images capture the elevated dynamism of the cities expansion beyond the traditional core. Photographed between 2016-2019, the edition profiles over 125 commercial development projects from a variety of perspective angles. CONTINUED

"Vertical Bellevue, Washington: Architecture Above a Boomburb Skyline"

Vertical Bellevue: Architecture Above a Boomburb Skyline” is an architectural survey of contemporary downtown Bellevue, Washington. The second edition documents the continued expansion and growth via over 160+ images covering over thirty-five development projects. These multi-leveled structures have been photographed between 2016-2019 from a variety of perspective angles. The heightening of the downtown Bellevue skyline mirrors the prosperity and expansion of the community’s business base. Vickers’ photography isolates the aesthetic imprint of contemporary glass architecture design.. CONTINUED

"So You Think You Know Washington State Wines? (2016-17) Demystifying the Economics of Wine"

“So You Think You Know Washington State Wines?” is designed to simplify your understanding by identifying growing trends, grape descriptions and the history of Washington wine production. The edition profiles the 15 top wine grapes and the unique aspects of the state’s growing sectors. The 62-page edition is idea for wine collectors, winemakers and anyone who appreciates a world class Washington vintage. The following are just seventeen from hundreds of little known facts about Washington wines and the 2015 grape harvest. “So You Think You Know Washington State Wines?” is designed to simplify your understanding by identifying growing trends, grape descriptions and the history of Washington wine production. The edition profiles the 15 top wine grapes and the unique aspects of the state’s growing sectors. The 65-page edition is idea for wine collectors, winemakers and anyone who appreciates a world class Washington vintage. The following are just fourteen from hundreds of little known facts about Washington wines and the 2015 grape harvest. CONTINUED

“LAKE UNION: The Public Face of Prosperity"

“Lake Union: The Public Face of Prosperity” is an architectural survey of the contemporary Seattle Lake Union district. The second edition documents the explosive growth via over 200+ images of forty development projects, capturing the decade-long expansion of a sector that was historically single storied shops, residential dwellings, and boatyard docks. The images photographed between 2016-2019, profiles the growth from a variety of perspective angles. CONTINUED

"The Abandoned Western Cascade Mountain Railroad Tunnels and the 1910 Wellington Avalanche"