Above the Timberline
Above the Timberline by Gregory Manchess is a lavishly painted science fiction novel available as a digital PDF download. The file can be downloaded instantly after purchase, with no physical shipping required.
In an alternate future shaped by a Pole Shift, the world has been covered by snow for 1,500 years. The story follows Wes Singleton as he searches for his father, the famed explorer Galen Singleton, who disappeared while hunting for a lost city.
Book Overview
Above the Timberline blends prose with more than 120 full-page paintings by Gregory Manchess, an award-winning illustrator whose work has appeared in National Geographic, Time, The Atlantic, and Smithsonian. Wes leaves the academy believing that his father is still alive somewhere above the timberline, despite the sabotaged expedition.
The book is a cinematic combination of art and novel, presenting a fully painted adventure in a snowbound world.
What You’ll Discover Inside
- A lavishly painted science fiction narrative set in an alternate snowbound future.
- The story of Wes Singleton and his search for his father, explorer Galen Singleton.
- A world transformed by the Pole Shift and 1,500 years of continuous snow.
- More than 120 full-page paintings by Gregory Manchess.
- A lost city buried under snow and a sabotaged polar expedition.
- An illustrated format that combines visual art with novel-length storytelling.
Why This Book Matters
Above the Timberline is an unusual example of illustrated fiction from an artist who has received the Hamilton King Award from the Society of Illustrators. Manchess has worked as a freelance illustrator for nearly forty years and has painted stamps for the US Postal Service.
For readers of science fiction and visual art, the book offers a complete story told through both words and paintings. It is a distinctive work in the field of contemporary illustrated novels.
Book Details
| Format | |
|---|---|
| File Size | 152.8 MB |
| Language | English |
| Pages | 245 |
| Author | Gregory Manchess |
| Illustrator | Gregory Manchess |
| Publisher | S&S;/Saga Press |
| Publication Date | October 24, 2017 |
| ASIN | B071DDL4JL |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1481459259 |
| Print Length | 240 pages |
| Publisher Format | Print Replica |
| Kindle File Size | 1.0 GB |
| Customer Rating | 4.6 out of 5 stars (225) |
| Best Sellers Rank | #3,066,672 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) |
| Enhanced Typesetting | Not Enabled |
| X-Ray | Not Enabled |
| Word Wise | Not Enabled |
| Page Flip | Not Enabled |
Device Compatibility
This is a digital download. There is no physical shipping, and access is available after purchase. The PDF can be read with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop software, and mobile reading applications that support PDF files.
Because of the large artwork, the file may take longer to download. A device with adequate storage and support for large image files is recommended.
FAQ
How do I get the book after purchase? The digital PDF is available for instant download immediately after purchase.
Will a physical copy be shipped? No. This is a digital download only; no physical item will be sent.
What devices can I use? The PDF works with Kindle apps, tablets, desktop computers, and mobile reading apps that support PDF files.
Add Above the Timberline to your digital library and enjoy a fully painted polar adventure.
Verified Bibliographic Details
| Publisher | S&S/Saga Press |
|---|---|
| File Size (Bytes) | 160196590 |
| Kindle File Size (Listing) | 1.0 GB |
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