Alaska Authors
Alaska Authors: Artist Doug Lindstrand distills five decades of experience into a new guide on drawing Alaska wildlife
In 1978 he published his first book, “Doug Lindstrand’s Alaskan Sketchbook,” which went on to have 13 editions.
With a breadth of experiences, artist and activist Duke Russell carves out a series of autobiographical comics
While the first two editions cover Russell’s life before he reached Alaska, the next installment will focus on his year living in a rural village.
Author details cultural and economic significance of Tlingit beadwork
The book is the culmination of more than two decades of research and also examines the role that the art form plays in contemporary Tlingit society.
Children’s author Nancy White Carlstrom, in collaboration with artist Claudia McGehee, continues to inspire emerging readers with ‘Counting Winter’
Carlstrom, who lived near Fairbanks for nearly two decades, completed the book in part as a gift for her grandchildren.
Alaska authors join fight against book banning with local chapter of fledgling national group
Authors Against Book Bans has joined the growing pushback by parents, educators, librarians and groups seeking to prevent what members feel is a dangerous drift toward reducing the number and diversity of books on library shelves.
Drawing on her Athabascan heritage, Jan Harper-Haines delves into family history and a murder mystery
After penning a memoir and a novel, the author who was born in Sitka and grew up in Anchorage is planning a collection of stories from her childhood.
Alaska Authors: Linguist Victor Santos continues to explore culture and preservation in children’s book
“What Makes Us Human” has so far been published in 22 languages, and Santos has been involved in a number of other projects centered on Indigenous languages.
In his new book on the Soviet gulags, Alaska historian Tyler Kirk examines the lingering effects of the penal system
Kirk’s book, “After the Gulag,” is unavailable in Russia, where the government is attempting to erase the system’s memory.
‘Looking inside my brain’: 40 years of Ray Troll’s inspiration and imagination captured in new book
The Ketchikan artist’s work has become iconic in Alaska, blending bold psychedelic colors, natural science, surreal sensibilities and, of course, humor.
With the Luk’ae Tse’Taas Comics collective, Alaska visual artists help build a broader universe
Their work is rooted in Indigenous cultures and northern themes, peppered with fantastical elements.