Announcing the upcoming new release from the USA Stars & Lights series. This new edition--The Edge of Darkness--is the third by United States Lighthouse Society Director of Photography David Zapatka and features 134 lighthouses photographed at night from 26 different American states. Each two-page spread combines Zapatka's latest nighttime creations with historical images gleaned from national collections, offering insight on how each new image was captured deep into the night. As with the past releases, this is no ordinary collection. Hours of research and outreach to lighthouse owners takes place long before any shoot happens: Who owns the lighthouse? Is it accessible at night? Might we have permission to visit it at night? Are there any lights on the property needing to be addressed? Is it safe to be on the property at night? Is it land-based or on an island? Can we get safely on and off the lighthouse property in darkness? Questions like these are vital to a successful shoot. As the shoot date nears, now it's time to gather weather and sky condition data, study tide and lunar charts for optimum conditions. This is the largest edition yet within the series at 272 pages. PRE-ORDER NOW! For a limited time, pre-order your copy at $10 off list, now $49.99. Shipping is slated for mid-May 2025. Once the book is officially released in May 2025, the suggested retail price will be $59.99.
