Books and Gifts
2021 Prairiescapes Calendar
Since 1989 Larry Kanfer has been bringing us 12 new images each year that remind us of the spectacular seasonal changes of the Midwest. This year, we present a retrospective of our favorite calendar covers from the past 30 years. Named one of the nation's best scenic calendar, the 2021 Prairiescapes calendar continues Kanfer's tradition of calling our attention to the beauty in the unexpected. Made entirely in the USA with high-quality paper stock, the calendar is 24"x13" open. See all images in calendar. Retail $21.95
NEW Book: A Prairie State of Mind
Newest Book: A bold photographic study of the heartland's landscape, and our place in it's great vastness. "Larry Kanfer's photographs capture things we all deepy feel but find hard to describe. Anyone who loves Illinois of the Midwest will appreciate his passion and the beauty of his images," (Jim Edgar, former Governor of IL). Each image, on it's own is breathtaking, and as a collection, it takes you through seasons and moods of our Prairiescape. A must-have for every home in the American Midwest, and perfect gift book for friends and family who have moved away, and visitors. 126 pages. Hard copy.
Illini Loyalty: The University of Illinois
Through the eyes of an artist attuned to the details of place and space, acclaimed photographer and alum Larry Kanfer reveals the familiar vistas and landmarks that make the University of Illinois a memorable place. Accompanying text by Alaina Kanfer guides readers through the campus scenes. Over 200 color photographs grace 128 pages in this softcover collection.
Chicagoscapes
Embrace the grit & glamour of the Windy City with Chicagoscapes, by photographic artist Larry Kanfer. Opening Chicagoscapes propels the reader into the breathtaking grandeur and warm humanity of one of the world's great cities, a metropolis both lavish with its pleasures and as hard as weathered steel. From the deep blues of Lake Michigan to imposing winter cityscapes, from awe-inspiring skyscrapers to corner hot dog joints, and from the lakefront chess obsessives to Maxwell Street's indefatigable vendors, Larry Kanfer brings the mesmerizing sensibility acclaimed in his collections Prairiescapes and On Firm Ground to illuminate the subtleties of mood and forces of nature that make Chicago a city unlike any other. Hardcover. 128 pages.
Barns of Illinois
WIth this magnificent new collection photographic artist Larry Kanfer celebrates the emotional connection we have to barns across the Prairie State. Published by the University of Illinois Press, this soft bound collection portrays 116 evocative color photographs of barns in all stages of their existence. With engaging prose, Alaina Kanfer recounts the histories of many of the barns featured, revealing each barn's unique character and tracing its distinctive imprint on the land and on people's lives.
On Second Glance Book by Larry Kanfer
Photographic artist Larry Kanfer turns his eye to a broader region of the midwest, boldly showcasing the beauty of the heartland in his second published collection of Prairiescapes images. Hard cover photographic book, 96 pages, published by the University of Illinois Press (1992).
On This Island: Long Island Book by Larry Kanfer
Hard cover photographic book with 98 full color images published by Viking Studio Books (1990). National Public Radio described Kanfer's landscapes as "breathtaking in their amazing grace." From the foreward by Bill Henderson, "these photographs are a revelation of what beauty we can still discover around us, and save, if only we look, and try."
Anytime Cards
A set of 8 note cards, 4"x6", with envelopes, featuring classic Larry Kanfer Prairiescapes images. Great gift items.
Assorted Holiday Cards
Send your holiday greetings from the heartland with a selection of holiday cards by Larry Kanfer. A set of 8 note cards, 4"x6", with envelopes.
Illini Icon Coaster Set
Illini Coasters! Set of 4 original Larry Kanfer University of Illinois photographs, "Grange Grove, Spirit of Altgeld, Nourishing Labor & Learning and Autumn Quad" make up the collection. Each coaster measures 3.75" x 3.75" and comes with a display stand and gift box. $29.95
Prairiescapes Coaster Set - 2019 seasons
Prairiescapes Coasters! Set of 4 original Larry Kanfer Prairiescapes seasonal photographs, "Showstopper, Rich Relations, Guardian Angel & Just East of Here" make up the collection. Each coaster measures 3.75" x 3.75" and comes with a display stand and gift box. $29.95
Alma Mater Coaster Set
Illini Alma Mater Coasters! Set of 4 original Larry Kanfer University of Illinois Alma Mater photographs, one for each season, make up the collection. Each coaster measures 3.75" x 3.75" and comes with a display stand and gift box. $29.95
Jigsaw Puzzle Collection of 4
SOLD OUT - for now. Stay safe. Collection of all 4 Special, limited edition Jigsaw Puzzles by Larry Kanfer. See the world through Larry’s eyes while you enjoy time at home. Each 252 piece puzzle is prepared by the artist and shipped directly to you. Puzzle size 10” x 13.5” Collection includes puzzles with images of Habitat, Gondolas, Camel Siesta and Peak Colors of Kenmare. Special Price $80
Jigsaw Puzzle - Peak Colors of Kenmare
SOLD OUT - for now. Stay safe. Special, limited edition Peak Colors of Kenmare (Ireland) Jigsaw Puzzle using the art of Larry Kanfer. See the world through Larry’s eyes while you enjoy time at home. Each 252 piece puzzle is prepared by the artist and shipped directly to you. Puzzle size 10” x 13.5” Special Price $22
Jigsaw Puzzle - Gondolas
SOLD OUT - for now. Stay safe. Special, limited edition Gondolas (Italy) Jigsaw Puzzle using the art of Larry Kanfer. See the world through Larry’s eyes while you enjoy time at home. Each 252 piece puzzle is prepared by the artist and shipped directly to you. Puzzle size 10” x 13.5” Special Price $22
Jigsaw Puzzle - Habitat
SOLD OUT - for now. Stay safe. Special, limited edition Habitat (Hong Kong) Jigsaw Puzzle using the art of Larry Kanfer. See the world through Larry’s eyes while you enjoy time at home. Each 252 piece puzzle is prepared by the artist and shipped directly to you. Puzzle size 10” x 13.5” Special Price $22
Jigsaw Puzzle - Camel Siesta
SOLD OUT - for now. Stay safe. Special, limited edition Camel Siesta (India) Jigsaw Puzzle using the art of Larry Kanfer. See the world through Larry’s eyes while you enjoy time at home. Each 252 piece puzzle is prepared by the artist and shipped directly to you. Puzzle size 10” x 13.5” Special Price $22
SOLD OUT! On Firm Ground
SOLD OUT! This collection of Midwestern images by Larry Kanfer, published by the University of Illinois Press (2001). This softcover collection portrays 114 "scenes of breathtaking grandeur with the sensitivity of Ansel Adams" according to ARTnews. And Midwest Living suggests that On Firm Ground "should make transplanted Midwesterners ache with homesickness while those of us who are still here can credit ourselves with the good sense to live in a region filled with such understated beauty." You'll fall in love with Larry Kanfer's vision of the American heartland all over again. Great gift - easy to pack in suitcases!
SOLD OUT Prairiescapes Book by Larry Kanfer ** Special Release ** FINAL COUNTDOWN - Signed & Numbered
Sold out! The book that put the beauty of the heartland in the national eye, this is Larry Kanfer's first published collection of Midwestern images (1987). If you have this book, take good care of it. The first Larry Kanfer book, Prairiescapes, released in 7 printings from the University of Illinois Press is a classic - we have the FINAL 70 copies. Each will be personally signed and numbered by Larry Kanfer. Order your collectors copies while they last - SOLD OUT!
