George Masa: A Life Reimagined, 2024

Janet McCue and Paul Bonesteel

The first comprehensive biography of the visionary Japanese photographer who never became a US citizen yet was lauded 80 years after his death by President Barack Obama for reminding us of “what citizenship is all about.”


Back of Beyond: A Horace Kephart Biography, 2019

George Ellison and Janet McCue

The compelling story of this librarian-turned-woodsman who had a far-reaching effect on wilderness literature and outdoor pursuits throughout North America.

2019 Thomas Wolfe Memorial Literary Award Winner


Camping And Woodcraft, 2011

Horace Kephart

Introduction by George Ellison and Janet McCue

One of the best-selling outdoors titles ever, now with an 80-page biographical introduction co-written by George Ellison and Janet McCue.


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