WILD SKIES PRESS is an independent literary publisher founded in 2021. Wild Skies refers to the aurora borealis–northern lights–in Alberta, where the press is located, situated on Treaty 6 Territory.
WILD SKIES PRESS publishes non-fiction, fiction, poetry, and hybrid genres and artforms with an emphasis on the creation of Canadian works and books by emerging and established authors.
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“A great keepsake for any visitor to the Story Plain Red Brick School and Oppertshauser House. Visitors can use the stories to amuse and titillate friends and family back home after visiting the historic buildings. A colourful history and real person interviews give food for thought to believers in ghosts and skeptics alike.”
Book Subtitle: Ghost Stories & Hauntings at the Red Brick School and Oppertshauser House in Stony Plain, Alberta
Book Description:
The Stony Plain Red Brick School and Oppertshauser House are active haunts in Alberta, Canada. Prairie Spirits presents firsthand accounts and interviews from staff and visitors who have encountered the spooky personality of the buildings. From orbs to apparitions, rearranged furniture, unexplainable music, energetic hot spots, and more. Meet the ghosts, discover tools to communicate with the supernatural, and dig into paranormal investigations.
This is a bone-chilling read for anyone interested in the rich local history and hauntings in Stony Plain.
Enjoy over forty full-colour photographic recreations of the otherworldly stories.
Do you believe?
Alexis Marie Chute is an award-winning, bestselling Alberta-based author.
Author: Alexis Marie Chute
Publisher: Wild Skies Press
Print Price: $39.99
Print ISBN: 978-0-9950788-2-6
eBook Price: $9.99
eBook ISBN: 978-0-9950788-1-9
Book details: Soft Cover, 124 pages, Over 60 full-colour photographs and illustrations
Publication: November 2021
Audiobook Publication: March 2022
Audiobook ISBN: 978-0-9950788-3-3
E-Book:
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Print Book:
Multicultural Heritage Centre | Alexis Marie Chute Shop | Audreys Books Edmonton
Audiobook:
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Book Description:
“If you have a garden in your library, everything will be complete.” – Marcus Tullius Cicero, Letter to Varro, 1st Century AD
An herbarium is more than a collection of dried plants. It is a record of what grew in a specific place and time. It becomes an important historical catalogue. The plants are artfully arranged and elegantly preserved.
The Eternal Summer of Alberta’s Herbarium presents over sixty gorgeous plant specimens collected from the region by aspiring students in the Organic Master Gardener Program at the Multicultural Heritage Centre in Stony Plain, Alberta.
This collection presents insightful thoughts of Master Gardener Mark Stumph-Allen and the stunning imagery of his students captured by artist Alexis Marie Chute.
Author: Alexis Marie Chute
Publisher: Wild Skies Press
Print Price: $49.99
Print ISBN: 978-0-9950788-4-0
Book details: Hardcover, 8.5×11 inches, 82 pages, Over 60 full-colour photographs
Publication: December 2022
Print Book:
Multicultural Heritage Centre | Audreys Books Edmonton
Subtitle: The Visual History of the Town of Stony Plain, Alberta
Book Description:
Step into the captivating world of artistic storytelling with
Memorable Murals: The Visual History of the Town of Stony Plain, Alberta
By award-winning author and artist Alexis Marie Chute.
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the colorful streets of Stony Plain, Alberta, Canada, where art and history come to life.
The stories of this charming small town are illuminated through interviews with local mural historian and guide, Greg Hanna, along with insights from the muralists themselves. You’ll discover the artists’ inspirations, struggles, and triumphs, providing insight into the power of public art. Plus, uncover the history that lies beneath the surface, making each mural more than just paint or clay—they become reflections of a community’s spirit and resilience.
Memorable Murals includes over 150 full-colour images that open a window into the fascinating world of murals. From the first page of this book to the last, immerse yourself in the breathtaking artform that has transformed this small town into a living canvas.
Memorable Murals is a celebration of culture, art, and the undeniable power of community, reminding us that some stories are best told on a grand scale.
Author: Alexis Marie Chute
Publisher: Wild Skies Press
Print Price: $59.99
Print ISBN: 978-0-9950788-5-7
Book details: Hardcover, 8.5×11 inches, 190 pages, Over 175 full-colour photographs
Publication: Fall 2023
Book Review by Readers’ FavoriteReviewed by Diana Lopez for Readers’ Favorite
Murals are an integral part of our history as a society. Many of them highlight important moments and diverse styles of thought. Stony Plain, a Canadian town, is famous for its collection of murals. They represent its identity and attract tourists worldwide.
Memorable Murals shows us these wonderful works of art and offers us clear interpretations. Alexis Marie Chute begins by explaining the meaning of murals as an art form and the process of creating them. She then delves into Stony Plain’s past by showing us photographs arranged according to the historical period depicted in the mural. The painting is described through a narrative that connects it to the town’s history. The book also includes a section with brief biographies of the muralists, giving a deeper context for the creation of each work.
I loved Memorable Murals because it captures the essence and history of Stony Plain through artistic expression. Alexis Marie Chute narrates entertaining stories and shares the fascinating culture of the place, from the choice of the town’s name to the present day. The quality of her research is amazing. She addresses a variety of topics with clear and simple language.
My favorite parts are when she describes how the postal system and the first newspaper worked, but all the milestones this town has gone through are interesting. The photographs are impressive; they show how the murals bring people together and beautify the area. You can feel the love of the community for these works of art. Each mural has unique aesthetics and subject matter that invites us to reflect on timeless values and the beauty of everyday life.
Book Subtitle: A Decade of Visual Storytelling, A Decennial Retrospective of InFocus Photo Exhibit
Book Description:
Explore the visual journey of InFocus Photo Exhibit and Awards.
This inspiring book chronicles the founding of an important up-and-coming international exhibition, accompanied by many of the thought-provoking images that have been its hallmark throughout the years.
Co-Founder and Curator Alexis Marie Chute shares behind-the-scenes stories. Alongside insightful photographer interviews, Chute reveals the challenges of launching an annual exhibit, securing gallery space, and the hard work required to keep it all going amidst the global pandemic.
This decennial retrospective illuminates the vital creative power of photography, honoring the varied perspectives and compelling artistry of emerging and professional InFocus photographers.
Discover the evolution of InFocus Photo and the vision that fueled its growth. From its humble beginnings as a weekend-long show to its transformation into a global platform for cutting-edge contemporary photography.
Alexis Marie Chute is an award-winning, bestselling Alberta-based author.
Author: Alexis Marie Chute
Publisher: Wild Skies Press
Print Price: $65.00
Print ISBN: 978-0-9950788-7-1
Book details: Hard Cover, 180 pages, Over 100 full-colour photographs and illustrations
Publication: February 2024
Genre: Non-Fiction, Education, Coffee table book
Moments in Focus by Alexis Marie Chute
This is a beautifully produced book of photographs from Edmonton, Canada, reflecting a decade of exhibitions that were set up to give local photographers a space for their work. In her introduction, Chute explains how and why she decided to set up the exhibition, and how in 2017, she realized that with all the technological advances it was no longer enough for photographers to produce excellent imagery, but that there should be meaning, methodology and story ingrained in their work.
The result is a fascinating collection of pictures, interspersed with interviews with some of the photographers. The photographs are many and varied: a torn bag snagged on a fence; a glimpse of sky between crowded flats, wide and wonderful Canadian landscapes; an abandoned kitchen; a pathway through a forest; a jumble of tents with skyscrapers behind; a deserted building falling back into the land; lots of patterns from nature and from everyday life, always there, but not always noticed; and, of course, people in all their rich diversity.
There is so much here to delight in, a tapestry that reflects all the complexity and wonders of life.
Reviewed by Foluso Falaye for Readers’ Favorite
InFocus Photo Exhibit offers amazing exhibitions involving a collection of photos with various genres and themes by photographers from different parts of the world. To mark InFocus’ tenth anniversary, Alexis Marie Chute presents a compilation of images from each exhibition over the past 10 years, along with interviews of the photographers who contributed.
Moments in Focus comprises pictures from various photographers, the themes they focus on, and the messages they aim to convey with their pictures. The book also gives us a summary of InFocus Photo’s growth over the past decade. Additionally, the interviewees answer a broad range of questions, some of which aim to determine where they draw inspiration from and how photographers benefit from platforms like InFocus.
From black and white to color, photographs that depict the beauty of nature, and wholesome pictures of people, the collection offers an experience worth remembering and returning to again. The talented photographers in this book are not only gifted with taking great pictures but also skilled in telling amazing stories and putting their thoughts into compelling words.
Vanessa Tignanelli, who shares about using the camera as a tool to heal, has a very interesting relationship with photography.
The book might feel like an immersive magazine since its large-format pictures fill up a good portion of the pages. The texts, which usually occupy smaller portions, are both straightforward and very informative. All in all, Moments in Focus by Alexis Marie Chute is a brilliant collection of awe-inspiring images and bookmark-worthy words. It’s a brilliant addition to the photography industry. Spark your photography passion with this gem!
InFocus Photo Exhibit Website | Art Gallery of Alberta Gift Shop | Audreys Books Edmonton