Yellowstone National Park
A photographic journey through an iconic National Park
Arriving August 25, 2026
Organized the way you actually move through the park, Yellowstone National Park pairs expansive photography with concise, useful context. You’ll find sweeping landscapes, close encounters with bison and elk, and the kinds of details that make Yellowstone unforgettable: Old Faithful mid-eruption, the otherworldly color of Grand Prismatic Spring, the stillness of Lamar Valley at sunrise. Along the way, there’s just enough history to ground you, along with practical notes on where to go, where to stay, and what’s truly worth your time.
Interior designer Max Humphrey—known for his distinctly American sensibility and the author of Modern Americana and Lodge—brings a trained eye to Yellowstone, noticing the materials, atmosphere, and small details that shape how a place is experienced.
This is not a traditional guidebook, and it’s more than a collection of photographs. It’s a considered way to see Yellowstone, one that helps you move through it with more intention, and often, a little more distance from the crowds.
Think of it as a postcard from Yellowstone, something to inspire the trip ahead or to hold onto once you’ve returned.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
A photographic journey through an iconic National Park
Arriving August 25, 2026
The Smokies are layered, atmospheric, and constantly shifting. They are less about spectacle and more about how a place reveals itself over time.
This book captures that nuance with a perspective that is both visually rich and deeply considered. Structured like a road trip, Great Smoky Mountains National Park moves through the park stop by stop, pairing expansive photography with concise, useful context. You’ll pass through well-known destinations like Cades Cove, Kuwohi, and Roaring Fork, alongside quieter stretches that are just as compelling. Along the way, there’s clear guidance on where to go, where to stay, and how to make the most of your time. Close looks at the wildlife you’re likely to encounter—from black bears and elk to salamanders and smaller wonders—generate anticipation and awe. The book also captures the contrast between the park’s interior and the energy of neighboring towns like Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge.
LODGE: AN INDOORSY TOUR OF AMERICA’S NATIONAL PARKS
Max Humphrey shines a light on 10 rustic National Park lodges in all their airy, timeworn splendor. No historic photos here; the images of the architecture and interiors are as they look today, highlighting these storied places in a fresh, alluring way. Sure, the lobbies are the main stage, but Humphrey touches on grand dining rooms, guest rooms, and rustic canteens alike.
He writes about the buildings themselves in terms of the historical goings-on at the time, why they were built, and the players involved, highlighting notable architectural moments and period-specific furnishings. A smattering of pop culture history adds extra bursts of levity throughout.
Published April 2023. Debuting as the #1 new release in the Interior Design and Travel & Inns categories.
“A love letter to the history and design of our country’s beloved National Parks outposts.”
— DOMINO MAGAZINE
MODERN AMERICANA
Do-it-yourself décor inspired by iconic patterns, classic fabrics, sentimental items, and the Americana style.
Designer Max Humphrey gives every reader confidence to create their own stylish digs using things they collect, buy, inherit, or dumpster-dive for. Americana design elements that can fuel personal decorating styles from classic American country to urban lofts and everything in between.
“Max is a real design disruptor, where things look pulled together and full of inspiration but with an underlying rebelliousness that still feels fresh. His new book Modern Americana is whimsical and utterly delightful.
— EMILY HENDERSON, designer, TV host and New York Times Best Selling author