Few natural phenomena compare to the drama, surprise, and beauty of the northern lights. Witnessing their dance across the sky is a magical and unforgettable experience. Capturing the aurora borealis with a camera, though, takes careful planning and persistence, an understanding of the science, attention to the data and conditions, and a dose of luck.

For over a decade, landscape photographer Paul Zizka has been on a chase to capture the northern lights - one that has taken him right off his doorstep in Banff, Canada, throughout the Canadian Rockies, and to the far-flung corners of the Northern Hemisphere: the Northwest Territories, Yukon, Nunavik, Labrador, Iceland, and Greenland.

This spectacular collection compiles Zizka's finest northern lights photographs and showcases the varied nature of this celestial display in an array of settings. From electric green to royal purple, streaking the sky over mountains or reflecting off iceberg-laden seas, Spirits in the Sky displays the aurora borealis like you've never seen it before.

There is a reason why the Canadian Rockies are some of the most photographed mountains in the world. Rugged peaks encircle glacier-fed lakes, rise up like protective walls around tree-filled valleys, and offer a stunning backdrop to open alpine meadows. They have been photographed from the valley bottoms, from the shores of famous lakes, and from the summits of prominent peaks. They are accessible by vehicle, boat, gondola, skis, and hiking boots. But a lucky few have photographed the Rockies from the air.

In the most comprehensive collection of aerial photos to date, Aloft: Canadian Rockies Aerial Photography by Paul Zizka gives the reader a unique bird's-eye view of this prized mountain range. From vast glaciers to winding rivers, animal overpasses to lakes that look like brilliant spills of turquoise paint on the landscape, these images provide a rare look at mountains that are as grandiose from the skies as they are from their better-known vantage points.

Renowned as some of the world's most photographed peaks, the Canadian Rockies offer a breathtaking spectacle. Yet only a fraction of this majestic landscape finds its way into the frame. It takes a daring and impassioned photographer to stray from the well-trodden paths, plunging deep into the wilderness, or to push the boundaries of creativity to reimagine the iconic locales of the Rockies.

For over a decade, Paul Zizka has immersed himself in the unexplored corners of the Canadian Rockies, capturing the essence of its untamed beauty with unparalleled originality and innovation. Both a photographer and an intrepid adventurer, Zizka is drawn to the extraordinary. His body of work is a testament to the countless nights spent under the stars and the arduous climbs to the Rockies' summits.

This new softcover edition of The Canadian Rockies: Rediscovered is a meticulously curated selection showcasing 200 of his finest mountain photographs. Zizka not only celebrates the awe-inspiring grandeur of the Canadian Rockies but also propels them to new, unimaginable heights.