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SUBPAR PARKS

Amber Share

America's Most Extraordinary National Parks and Their Least Impressed Visitors

Based on the wildly popular Instagram account, this title features both the greatest hits and brand-new content, all celebrating the incredible beauty and variety of America's national parks juxtaposed with the clueless and hilarious one-star reviews posted by visitors.
SUBPAR PARKS, both on the popular Instagram page and in this humorous, informative, and collectible book, combines two things that seem like they might not work together yet somehow harmonize perfectly: beautiful illustrations and informative, amusing text celebrating each national park paired with the one-star reviews disappointed tourists have left online. Millions of visitors each year enjoy Glacier National Park, but for one visitor, it was simply "Too cold for me!" Another saw the mind-boggling vistas of Bryce Canyon as "Too spiky!" Never mind the person who visited the thermal pools at Yellowstone National Park and left thinking, "Save yourself some money, boil some water at home."

Featuring more than 50 percent new material, the book will include more depth and insight into the most popular parks, such as Yosemite, Yellowstone, the Grand Canyon, and Acadia National Parks; anecdotes and tips from rangers; and much more about author Amber Share's personal love and connection to the outdoors. Equal parts humor and love for the national parks and the great outdoors, it's the perfect gift for anyone who loves to spend time outside as well as have a good read (and laugh) once they come indoors.

Amber Share is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Raleigh, North Carolina. She graduated from the University of Nebraska in 2010 with a degree in advertising and a minor in art. After several years as a professional graphic designer working on hand-lettering and illustration on the side, she left her job in graphic design to pursue illustration full time. As an avid hiker and backpacker, she spends a lot of time in local, state, and national parks, which inspired this project and this book.
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Published 2021-07-13 by Plume

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Published 2021-07-13 by Plume

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Feeding out early sneak peeks inside the book, behind-the-scenes footage of her design process, cover animation, photos from the author's trip to visit the National Parks, and much more! Read more...

Delightful Book Pairs National Park Illustrations with Real One-Star Reviews - ...Subpar Parks features reproductons of fan favorites as well as brand-new creations, along with tips and tales from National Park Service rangers, Share's own anecdotes about hiking and backpacking experiences, and other insights on (apparently not universally) popular parks including Yellowstone, Yosemite, Acadia, and dozens more.... Read more...

Both playful and earnest... Share's delightful book will make a terrific gift for anyone who loves our country's natural wonders - and has a sense of humor about them. Read more...

... packed with tips on getting the most out of your visit and brimming with lush illustrations...if you like a little snark with your park, you'll want to give this playful guide five stars.

SUBPAR PARKS debuted at #4 on the NYT Misc./How To Bestseller List!

Funny, smart and majestically illustrated... Whether you wish to plan your next vacation, relive an adventure, armchair travel or be amused, Amber Share's labor of love is the book for you.

A hilarious gift for your fave nature lover (or misanthrope).

Remember Amber Share's witty and hilarious "Subpar Parks" National Park artwork? Well, now you can get ALL of her funny prints at once in the "Subpar Parks" book. Get gorgeous illustrations with comedic captions with content on over 75 U.S. national parks, monuments, and preserves with Share's humorous, outdoorsy page-turner. Read more...

Amber Share was on WBUR's "Here and Now" Tuesday afternoon talking SUBPAR PARKS! Read more...

This gorgeous book is from the wildly popular creator of @subparparks (https://www.instagram.com/subparparks/) and features illustrated one-star reviews of over 75 our nation's national parks along with informative text, anecdotes and tips from park rangers and more. Read more...