Storm Chaser: In Pursuit of Untamed Skies, by Warren
Faidley. The Weather Channel (Independent Publishers Group, Dist.), $24.95 (182 p.) ISBN
1-888763-00-0, over 100 color photos. Nonfiction trade paperback original. May 1996
publication date.
The Weather Channel has rushed Storm Chaser to press so it
will be available in bookstores nationwide in time for the May 10 premiere of Twister, a
fictionalized story of storm chasing scientists, the latest film from Steven Spielberg,
Michael Crichton and Amblin Entertainment. May marks the beginning of tornado season as
well, further increasing people's fascination with severe weather phenomena and storm
chasers.
Faidley, the author of Storm Chaser, is a real life
professional storm chaser and award winning photojournalist who was a consultant to
Twister. His work has been featured on The Weather Channel, as the movie poster for
Twister, and in major publications including Life and National Geographic. He has also
been a guest on numerous talk shows and news programs. "To the best of my knowledge,
I am the only person, worldwide, whose livelihood depends entirely on filming and taking
pictures of the weather. I chase storms with cameras, computers and technology, "
says Faidley.
Storm Chaser: In pursuit of untamed skies is a visually
compelling first-person account of Faidley's adventures as a professional storm chaser and
photographer. With over 100 color photos, including awe inspiring images of tornadoes,
supercell thunderstorms, lightning, hail and a riveting chronicle of his journeys, Faidley
takes his readers into the wild world of the storm chaser. Storm Chaser includes some of
the best weather photography ever, some never before published. Faidley's photos capture
not only the power but the overwhelming beauty of these destructive forces of nature. The
book also includes a weather photography tip sheet, and a complete storm chaser and severe
weather glossary.
In Storm Chaser, Faidley's readers can vicariously experience
the thrill, and sometimes the terror, of the pursuit of storms. Faidley describes the hard
work, meticulous planning and science of forecasting. Along the way, there are solid
lessons in meteorology. Readers will witness the tragic destruction from a tornado in
Saragosa, Texas and they'll celebrate with Faidley as he takes the closest,
highest-quality image of a lightning bolt striking an object. Ever. Storm Chaser is the
compelling story of a real life adventurer coming face-to-face with spectacles of nature
as few of us will ever do.
Storm Chaser represents The Weather Channel's first entry
into book publishing. "Our customers are fascinated with extreme weather, especially
tornadoes. We chose Storm Chaser as our first published book because of Faidley's unique
first-person story and outstanding photography," said Wendy Stahl, Vice President,
The Weather Channel Enterprises. Storm Chaser Warren Faidley, a companion video which
includes footage from many of the chases described in the book, is also available from The
Weather Channel.
Storm Chaser is the most recent release in a series of
products from The Weather Channel. Recently, the network launched Everything Weather, an
informative CD-ROM that has received excellent critical reviews. The Weather Channel,
based in Atlanta, is the nation's premiere provider of weather products and services. The
Weather Channel cable network is television's only 24-hour national weather network and
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National Publicity Campaign in tv, radio and print including
an appearance on Inside Edition and appearances on The Weather Channel.
Storm Chaser: In Pursuit of Untamed Skies. Warren Faidley.
The Weather Channel (Independent Publishers Group, Dist.) $24.95. Photos. Trade paperback
original. May 1996 publication date.
Available at bookstores nationwide or from:
The Weather Channel, 1-800-544-6206. Ext. 19.
or Independent Publishers Group, 800-888-4741
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you.
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