Arts-Entertainment
Wheatgrass Books is thrilled to welcome acclaimed adventure photographer Andy Austin for a Saturday Signing. Andy will be at Wheatgrass Books, located at 120 N. Main Street in Livingston from 11 am – 2 pm with his newly released book, MONTANA: Photographs from the Last Best Place, a 288-page, 12-by-12-inch hardcover collection capturing the stunning diversity of Big Sky Country.
“This book isn’t just about showing off scenic places, it’s about sharing the soul of Montana,” said Austin. “Every photo carries a story, a memory, or a moment that shaped how I see this place.”
Designed as a large-format hardcover, MONTANA: Photographs from the Last Best Place is organized by region and showcases all six official tourism regions of Montana. The book depicts the state's diverse landscapes, from the badlands and sweeping prairies in the east to the towering mountains west of the Continental Divide, as well as historic mining towns and ranchlands of the southwest and the rugged river breaks of central Montana. While iconic places like Glacier and Yellowstone National Parks are included, the book’s heart lies in showcasing that Montana is so much more than just national parks. It’s also the backroads, small towns, tribal nations, and wild spaces that don’t always make the postcards.
Austin comes by his love for Montana's wild places and vast spaces naturally, as he was raised in Billings. He earned his college degree from Montana State University in Bozeman, where he also played football for the MSU Bobcats. After graduating, he traded his helmet for a camera and has traveled extensively to all 56 counties in Montana, documenting everything from remote wilderness landscapes to the cultural richness of local powwows, small-town rodeos and tight-knit communities. His work reflects a deep respect for the land and the people who call it home.
With a social media following of over 300,000 and a reputation for authentic storytelling, Austin’s work has been featured by top travel brands, tourism boards and outdoor publications around the globe. This book marks his first published collection.
Learn more about Austin at andyaustinphoto.com.