Upstate Now
Art, Design, and Rural Life in the Hudson Valley and Catskills
Published on 23. October 2025
Book
Hardback
288 pages
978-1-7972-3158-7 (ISBN)
Description
A gorgeous coffee table book rich with photographs and stories about place, community, and living a creative life in the singular world of New York's Hudson Valley.
Today, the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains are home not only to once-harried Brooklynites adapting to small-town living or West Coasters living a Hollywood version of American country life but also to locals who grew up in the region and are committed to new ventures. Each demographic and generation-from Baby Boomers to Millennials and Gen Xers-brings its own perspective, redefining old ideas and creating exciting new spaces, lifestyles, and destinations. Upstate Now offers an immersive snapshot of the people living in and their impact on this historic and enchantingly beautiful region, exploring:
Cultural institutions, including The Iroquois Museum and the Shaker Settlement
Art destinations such as Bill Arning Exhibitions and the sprawling non-profit Art Omi center
Designers and design landmarks, including the Deer Mountain Inn and architect Steven Holl's "T" Space for art, music, and performance
Daily pleasures in food, flowers, and farms at places like Silver Brothers Distillery and the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market
While some of the region's architecture dates to early American history, new designs range from restorations and renovations to modernizations and innovations. What links them all is an appreciation of the natural beauty and resources of the surroundings. Upstate Now interweaves short reports with full feature-length stories, all beautifully photographed by the author.
Today, the Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountains are home not only to once-harried Brooklynites adapting to small-town living or West Coasters living a Hollywood version of American country life but also to locals who grew up in the region and are committed to new ventures. Each demographic and generation-from Baby Boomers to Millennials and Gen Xers-brings its own perspective, redefining old ideas and creating exciting new spaces, lifestyles, and destinations. Upstate Now offers an immersive snapshot of the people living in and their impact on this historic and enchantingly beautiful region, exploring:
Cultural institutions, including The Iroquois Museum and the Shaker Settlement
Art destinations such as Bill Arning Exhibitions and the sprawling non-profit Art Omi center
Designers and design landmarks, including the Deer Mountain Inn and architect Steven Holl's "T" Space for art, music, and performance
Daily pleasures in food, flowers, and farms at places like Silver Brothers Distillery and the Troy Waterfront Farmers Market
While some of the region's architecture dates to early American history, new designs range from restorations and renovations to modernizations and innovations. What links them all is an appreciation of the natural beauty and resources of the surroundings. Upstate Now interweaves short reports with full feature-length stories, all beautifully photographed by the author.
Reviews / Votes
"A lively celebration of a place full of passion, and a wonderful primer for newcomers, of which, as this book suggests, there will always be many."-Publishers Weekly "A 288-page meditation on what it means to live a creative, rooted life in the Hudson Valley and Catskills right now: neither a sales brochure nor a sepia-toned scrapbook, but a wide-angle lens on a region in motion." -ChronogramMore details
Language
English
Place of publication
San Francisco
United States
Product notice
sewn/stitched
Cloth over boards
Dimensions
Height: 279 mm
Width: 224 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
1678 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-7972-3158-7 (9781797231587)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Additional editions
Michel Arnaud | Jane Creech
Upstate Now
Art, Design, and Rural Life in the Hudson Valley and Catskills
E-Book
09/2025
Chronicle Books LLC
€29.49
Available for download
Persons
Michel Arnaud is an internationally recognized photographer whose work has appeared in publications such as Vogue, House & Garden, Architectural Digest, and Harper's Bazaar. He is the principal photographer of more than twenty design and lifestyle books, as well as the author of Detroit: The Dream Is Now and Cool Is Everywhere: New and Adaptive Design Across America. He and his family live in Upstate New York.
Jane Creech is an agent, artist, editor, and writer living in upstate New York with her husband and son. Born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina, she attended the Rhode Island School of Design, then moved to New York City, where she lived for almost thirty years. In 1999, she began an over twenty-five-year career in publishing.
Jane Creech is an agent, artist, editor, and writer living in upstate New York with her husband and son. Born and raised in Greenville, South Carolina, she attended the Rhode Island School of Design, then moved to New York City, where she lived for almost thirty years. In 1999, she began an over twenty-five-year career in publishing.