Fidelman: A Body of Work

Compiled by Taft and Dana McWhorter
Release date: September 30, 2025
ISBN 978-1-962603-34-8

The second edition is in the works - see the immense talents of some of Houston’s up and coming artists!

"50 Artists" highlights the diverse roles of art, including its ability to bring joy, comfort, inspiration, and healing. It underscores how art fosters connections and mutual understanding. Centered on Houston's dynamic art community in 2025, the book features various artists and their creations, reflecting a thriving environment of creativity and community engagement.

Dean Fidelman
Release: December 19, 2023
ISBN: 978-1-955690-57-7

"Fidelman: A Body of Work" is a captivating retrospective book that chronicles legendary climber Dean Fidelman's career as a photographer. From the daring pioneers of the 1970s to his work on sound stages, and culminating with the groundbreaking "Stone Nudes" series, Fidelman's images offer a breathtaking exploration of the climbing world throughout the decades.

Compiled by Taft and Dana McWhorter
Release date: November 17, 2022
ISBN 978-1-955690-37-9

"50 Artists" highlights the diverse roles of art, including its ability to bring joy, comfort, inspiration, and healing. It underscores how art fosters connections and mutual understanding. Centered on Houston's dynamic art community in 2022, the book features various artists and their creations, reflecting a thriving environment of creativity and community engagement.

by David Pierce Jones
Release date: February 24, 2022
ISBN 978-1-955690-25-6

Much like a collector of curiosities, David Pierce Jones amassed and organized a trove of unspoken conversations, unshared sentiments, passionate expressions, and raw confessions. These artifacts hold the weight of a lifetime, each moment encapsulated in a personal archive. Now, as they emerge from the depths, each page of this book becomes a breath of fresh air, symbolizing an ascent to newfound clarity and self-discovery.

by Judith Lawson
Illustrations by Netta Jones
Release Date: September 19, 2023
ISBN: 978-1-955690-31-7

Verse in the tone of Shel Silverstein, for children and misidentified grownups.

by Owain Glyn
Release date: December 16, 2021
ISBN: 978-1-955690-17-1   

Laughter serves as a potent tool, crossing even cultural boundaries as witnessed with the Germans. Owain Glyn's compilation playfully targets Parents, Siblings, In-Laws, Politicians, and daringly, even Royalty. Within these pages, he guides readers into a world of a dysfunctional family, united in hindering their eldest daughter Marie's quest for love.            

by Don Rearden
ISBN: 978-1-942549-71-0              

An impactful and emotive compilation of poems crafted by the acclaimed Alaskan writer, Don Rearden.

by Denali Schmidt
Release Date: 4/10/15
ISBN: 9781942549055  

"Zen and the Art of Skiing" chronicles Denali Schmidt's pursuit of enhanced concentration at 17, delving into his adoption of meditation to excel in extreme sports. His journey involves refining energy, sharpening focus, envisioning victories, and perfect execution. Through writing, drawings, and personal insights, Denali captures his path to mastery and determination to accomplish an exceptional goal.

by Jo Patti
Release Date: 11/11/2017
ISBN: 9781942549185

Through a range of poetic forms, Patti expands the confines of time, place, relationships, thoughts, and spirituality, inviting adventurous souls to embark on journeys into uncharted realms. Themes of loss, love, and destiny are woven into a mosaic crafted from passages sourced from various corners of the world—some vividly transparent, others shrouded in mystery.