Schatz presents 118 photographs of this bustling city nestled in the mountains. Schatz's images convey the city's brilliant landscapes and cityscapes, large and small, from the utterly unique public art along the Urban Trail to the fabulous architecture found throughout the city, from autumn foliage glowing in every hue to whitewater kayaking on the Nantahala River, from festively lit downtown street scenes to a tranquil pond on the Biltmore Estate. A warm, lively foreword by North Carolina's Poet Laureate, Fred Chappel, sets the stage. Informative captions complement the photographs throughout the book, providing enough detail that even casual readers will learn of Asheville's fascinating history and architecture while simply browsing through the photos.