In essence, this book is my life since 2003 when I dove back into this archipelagic world I so love after a six year no-photography hiatus following a near-death medical odyssey in 1997.*
Virtually every image in Going Deep was made since then. I did not set out to “do” a book....but a few years back it was clear that there was a book waiting to emerge from the work I was doing and now, at last, here it is!
I will admit that I am very content with this book. If I were to be less modest, I would confess that I am very, very happy with it. But I invite you to be the judge of that......
The book consists of 196 pages, containing 175 images. It has been printed here in the United States by a truly exceptional press and everything about this book is exactly as I would have it.
I am most especially humbled and honored by the Foreword which was written by my very special friend, Heather Cox Richardson. It ends thus:
“Going Deep is a loving, vibrant, sad, hopeful, funny, exciting, and profoundly personal portrait of a world that is passing, but which might simply be passing on to a new version of that same unique and magical world shown here: the dynamic interplay of land, water, and humanity that has always defined the Maine coast.
The world’s great storytellers are both outsiders and insiders, their craft an entry into closed villages and the tales they discover a gift they carry to the rest of us. This book is one of Peter’s stories, full of tales about communities, family, love, art, and life. Settle in and listen. It’ll be worth it.”
* You can see/hear about all this in Peter’s Eye, the 18-minute documentary an independent film company did in 2010 about my “getting back on the horse/boat,” and how I work when I am out there doing my thing.
The following are just a few sample spreads from the book....
details & ordering options
Going Deep will be available mid-July, 2026! We are currently accepting pre-orders.
The book is 10.25 by 12.37 inches, hardcover with dust jacket, consists of 196 pages, containing 175 images and retails for $65.
Optional Add-on*: Customize your purchase with signed, handmade 8.5x11-inch prints. Select your favorite pieces from 23 featured images included in the book. We’ve specifically chosen 23 images since, per the narrative above, I have been working on this body of work for 23 years!
- GOING DEEP - signed and/or inscribed book - $65
- GOING DEEP - signed and/or inscribed book plus one 8.5x11” print (choices below**) - $125
- GOING DEEP - signed and/or inscribed book plus two 8.5x11” prints (choices below**) - $175
- GOING DEEP - signed and/or inscribed book plus three 8.5x11” prints (choices below**) - $225
Steps to Complete Your Order:
- Choose one of the four purchase options below and click on the corresponding blue button to add to the cart.
- At this point, if you are ordering a book without add-on prints, go directly to the cart to complete your order.
- If you wish to add a print or multiple prints, peruse through the Optional Add-on Prints section, make note of your choice(s) and go the cart to complete your order.
- Locate the Notes Section: Look for a field labeled "Notes/Requests" on the bottom of the checkout page.
- Specify your prints and other requests: Clearly type the exact name(s) of the print(s) you want from the collection and any special instructions for book inscriptions (optional).
- All orders are subject to applicable tax and shipping charges. We typically ship books using USPS ground.....if you wish faster “Priority” Postal Service delivery, please include a note when checking out. Shipping rates are listed within the check-out process.
optional add-on prints