111 pp. Illustrations and plates throughout from drawings and paintings by various artists, and photographs of them; some in color. (4to) 13¼x9¾, orange cloth lettered in gilt, color pictorial jacket. First Edition, First Printing.

Inscribed and signed by Ed and Katherine Ainsworth in blue ink on the title page "For Ted Hanbrick in the hope he will enjoy these journeys into the land of sand and sage, Cordially, Ed Ainsworth, Katherine Ainsworth" (in her own hand). Also, signed by Dentzel at the end of his foreword and inscribed by the publisher "Thanks to all of you who enjoy our Southwest, Chuck Shelton" at the end of the foreword. Plus signed by eight of the artists throughout, including: Jimmy Swinnerton on p. 30; Paul Lauritz and by his wife dated Jan. 17, 1961 on p. 49; Conrad Buff on p. 56; Don Perceval on p. 71; John W. Hilton on p. 79; Burt Procter and by his wife on p. 87; R. Brownell McGrew on p. 93; Bill Bender dated 1-17-61 on p. 101. An important work on the artists who captured the sublime beauty of the Californian and Southwestern deserts, with art work by Maynard Dixon, Nicolai Fechin, Carl Eytel, Orpha Klinker, and others.