IMAGINARY REALMS:
THE VISUAL LANGUAGE OF STONES AND CRYSTALS

By George Fellner

Stone Insights Books
East Haddam, Connecticut
2016

SUMMARY

Stones and crystals have enabled a fascination for mankind throughout the ages. Perhaps there is a visual language, hidden for eons within the Earth that can be discovered and expressed through a creative process using macro photography. Forms and compositions with juxtaposed colors, tones, and textures offer an abundant diversity for evocative images and inspirational meanings. The 77 abstract expressionist images in this collection involve points of departure encompassing the natural sciences, multi-cultures, history, mythology, astronomy, spirituality, philosophy, fantasy, and future dreams. Serving as catalysts, they inspire the reader to experience personal visual explorations and interpretations with unlimited potential. The intent is to invigorate the imagination and to evoke concepts, emotions, and messages with the propensity to traverse space, time, and dimension. Imaginary Realms: The Visual Language of Stones and Crystals offers an experience that can enlighten the spirit with an appreciation of the natural world, along with potentially generating new insights and universal truths.

REVIEW

George Fellner is an accomplished visual poet; his lyrical abstract photographic imagery is full of metaphor and illustrious plays of light and shade.  There is a consistent fluidity of form and color in each composition ranging from subtle to dramatic.    

Richard Malinsky, Art Editor, The Woven Tale Press & Artist

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$37.60 plus Connecticut sales tax, at a total of $40.00
Shipping/handling for mail orders is $7

This book can be purchased at:

Fellner Architects, 382 Town Street, East Haddam, CT

or email: George Fellner Photography

Copies will soon be available through mail-order directly from the author using PayPal.

Copies can also be ordered directly from Amazon at the cost of $57.99 plus tax/shipping at:

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Images from the book are also available for purchase as limited edition fine art photographs and all prints are titled, signed and numbered (see below).

IMAGINARY REALMS:
THE CONTINUAL EXPLORATION OF STONES AND CRYSTALS

By George Fellner

Stone Insights Books
East Haddam, Connecticut
2022

SUMMARY

This seqel serves as the natural progression of a continual journey.  The 86 images in this evolving collection visually explore the rich inherent diversity of stones and crystals, engaging the themes of history, culture, geography, mythology, fantasy, and the sciences.  A sampling of minerals used as source subjects are described.  In turn, evoked themes and imagery are articulated, offering a taste of associated connotations.  Focusing on the premise that abstract imagery can potentially serve as catalysts for sparking in-depth visual exploration, a sampling of images is selected.  The associated narratives describe evoked contextual places, stories, messages, and realizations.  This demonstrates how the resulting understandings, inspirational connotations, and the generation of new insights and universal truths can be limitless.

REVIEW

With a robust imagination and unique photographic skills, George Fellner transforms his images into a wide range from common scenes, to extra-terrestrial visions, or perceptions of some alternative universe.  He will take you on a wonderful imaginary and visual joyride.    

Ted Johnson, Yankee Mineral and Gem Company

BUY THE BOOK

$37.60 plus Connecticut sales tax, at a total of $40.00
Shipping/handling for mail orders is $7

This book can be purchased at:

Fellner Architects, 382 Town Street, East Haddam, CT

or email: George Fellner Photography

Copies will soon be available through mail-order directly from the author using PayPal.

Book Signing Events, as publicized

Copies can also be ordered directly from Blurb at the cost of $54.27 plus tax/shipping at:

Imaginary Realms: The Continual Exploration of Stones and Crystals by George Fellner | Blurb Books

Images from the book are also available for purchase as limited edition fine art photographs and all prints are titled, signed and numbered (see below).

ESSENCE OF ARCHITECTURE IN EAST HADDAM:
EXPRESSIONS OF A CONNECTICUT RIVER TOWN

By George Fellner

Stone Insights Books
East Haddam, Connecticut
2019

SUMMARY

There is a cornucopia of architectural expressions throughout East Haddam, a quintessential Connecticut River town, presenting a multiplicity of historical architectural styles and building types.  An introductory discussion about historical roots, geological and geographical factors, work and manufacturing, along with hospitality and tourism helps to set the stage.  The exploratory essays of each subject, complemented with photographs, describe architectural style characteristics, history, and associated people.  Ultimately, the intent is to offer the reader an opportunity to experience the essence of East Haddam’s architecture as well as to gain a plethora of understanding and insights regarding place, history, and humanity.

REVIEW

One of the most eagerly anticipated features in East Haddam News is George Fellner’s Architectural Column.  Through engaging stories and stunning photography, Fellner has showcased our town’s finest 18th century homes and buildings to present, igniting readers’ interest in both architecture and local history.  Fellner’s new book compiles these stories into one volume, providing a captivating visual tour of East Haddam’s buildings.   

Robert Casner, President, East Haddam News 

BUY THE BOOK

$37.60 plus Connecticut sales tax, at a total of $40.00
Shipping/handling for mail orders is $7

This book can be purchased at:

Fellner Architects, 382 Town Street, East Haddam, CT

or email: George Fellner Photography

Copies will soon be available through mail-order directly from the author using PayPal.

Copies can also be ordered directly from Blurb at the cost of $55.63 plus tax/shipping at:

https://www.blurb.com/b/9655151-essence-of-architecture-in-east-haddam-expressions

Images from the book are also available for purchase as fine art photographs and all prints are titled and signed (see below).

AUTHOR

George Fellner, architect and fine art photographer, follows a dual life-path involving design and visual discovery, engaging both the built and natural environments.  As principal of Fellner Architects, he utilizes his design sensitivities for architectural projects, writing, and creative photography.  He lectures extensively on sustainable design, architectural history, art and photography.  George’s residential projects have been featured in a series of books on architecture by E. Ashley Rooney. For the past few years, he has been writing a monthly column on architecture for the East Haddam News.  In 2016, George published his first book Imaginary Realms: The Visual Language of Stones and Crystals.  Imaginary Realms, a focus of George’s ongoing fine art photography, reveals an endless search for the abstractions of reality involving the macro photography of stones and crystals.  His limited edition prints have been exhibited in galleries and museums throughout Connecticut, as well as in a number of permanent art collections.

CONTACT

Contact the author at:

email: George Fellner Photography

phone: 860-638-7121