| The Recognition from Graphic Design USA Is Latest of 17 Accolades the Anthology Has Received
LAS VEGAS -Friday, January 20th 2017 [ ME NewsWire ]
(BUSINESS WIRE)-- LIK USA announced today that Peter Lik’s epic compendium of stunning landscapes, “Equation of Time,” has been named a top winner in the 2016 American Graphic Design Awards presented by Graphic Design USA. The American Graphic Design Awards, which this year received more than 10,000 entries from around the world, honors outstanding new work of all kinds, including print, packaging, p-o-p, interactive and motion graphics. “Equation of Time” was selected as a winner in both the Graphic Design and the Inhouse Design categories.
In the year since its release, the 528-page volume representing more than 30 years of the master photographer’s work has officially claimed 17 prestigious accolades. These include top honors in the categories of Art and Photography Interior Layout in The 13th Annual Best Book Awards; Best Art Book, Best Interior Layout and Best Photo Book in the 2016 International Book Awards. A complete list of 2016 awards can be viewed here.
“It’s both an honor and extremely gratifying to be acknowledged along with some of the world’s most iconic brands as well as the biggest names in publishing, such as Simon & Schuster, HarperCollins, and National Geographic,” said Peter Lik. “We thank Graphic Design USA for adding their accolades to this magical year.”
“Equation of Time,” available as a limited or open edition, is a collection of world-class photography that showcases Peter Lik’s most superb visions from the world around us. Narrowed down from more than one million frames, this 106-pound book measuring 30.25” x 22.25” x 6.25” is a virtual gallery in itself. The open edition of “Equation of Time” is priced at $2,950.00. For further information, visit the “Equation of Time” microsite.
About Peter Lik
Peter Lik began capturing the wonders of nature as a young boy in his native Australia and never stopped. In 1984, Lik migrated to the U.S. and discovered his passion for panoramic photography. One of Lik’s most notable projects, Spirit of America, is a 50-state landscape exploration of perilous deserts, ethereal mountain peaks, lush fields and glimmering cityscapes. Peter Lik’s love for America and its landscapes led him to become a naturalized citizen in 2013. Over the years, Lik’s career has been marked with award wins as a Master Photographer from the Australian Institute of Professional Photography (AIPP), the Professional Photographers of America (PPA) and Master Photographers International (MPIO). He has also been awarded fellowships from the British Institute of Professional Photographers (BIPP), The Royal Photographic Society (RPS) and most recently the American Society of Photography (ASP). In 2011, Peter jumped into mainstream culture by starring in the NBC-produced TV series, From the Edge with Peter Lik. With 13 galleries around the United States, Peter Lik counts presidents and celebrities among his collectors. Lik’s masterworks Ghost and Inner Peace have been included in an exhibition of Nature’s Best Photography at the Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History in Washington D.C. In 2015, Peter was honored at PPA’s Imaging USA with a Lifetime Achievement Award becoming only the 13th recipient in history to receive this honor.
Contacts
Zumado Public Relations
Nicholas Gaffney, 1-415-732-7801
ngaffney@zumado.com
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