Publications

Centennial Ranch has been published in several high-quality books and publications.

A Ranching Legacy

By Rafael Routson
Published 2005, 263 pages

This beautiful, full-color coffee-table book encompasses amazing photography and artwork along with eloquent text describing two historic working ranches in Southwestern Colorado that have been protected by conservation easements, the Centennial and the Last Dollar. This book has been recognized with three national book awards and effusive praise from readers.

Book Awards

Writers Digest

2006 International Self-Published Book Awards
First Place – Non-fiction

ForeWord Magazine

2006 Book of the Year Awards
Finalist – Photography

Independent Book Publisher’s Association

2006 Benjamin Franklin Awards
Finalist – Regional Titles

Judges’ Comments

“Pretty incredible presentation. The prose is poetic without going too far from the subject. The family stories really take the reader into the world of ranching. The photos are gorgeous! And the small touches – draft horses, aspen carvings – really add to a feeling for ‘the life.’”

“Best entry I received. Outstanding photography. Well-written and designed.”

“Leather cover makes this book a must for display for anyone interested in the ranching lifestyle.”

“This is certainly a very beautiful and outstanding book, with a very appropriate cover.”

“Beautiful photography. Interior layout very pleasing to the eye.”

“Another fascinating book. I particularly like this one for its unusual entries – a collection of cast-iron implement “A very nice book – the artwork and photography are exceptional.”

“This is a book that begs to be picked up and caressed. A wonderful beginning.”

“In answer to ‘How can the author improve this book?’ By leaving it the heck alone!”

A Heritage in Iron

By Rafael Routson
Published 2004, 215 pages

This volume is a tribute to the artists who designed and the blacksmiths that forged the exceptional ironwork on two historic Southwestern Colorado ranches, the Centennial and the Last Dollar. Praised by readers and judges alike, this book has earned three national book awards.

Book Awards

ForeWord Magazine

2005 Book of the Year Awards
Finalist – Architecture

Independent Publisher

2005 IPPY Awards
Finalist – Architecture

PubWest Western Regional Book Design and Production Awards

First Place – Jacket/Cover Design
Runner-up – Art/Photography

Judges’ Comments

“Cover image invites readers in. Warm, illustrative of subject.”

“Fascinating book from cover to cover. Exceptional blending of type and illustrations hold reader interest.”

“Over-great shelf appeal.”

“A beautiful book of quality, and you are to be commended for the care taken to create a wonderful product.”

“The photographs are excellent, as are all the graphics, and I particularly applaud the designer – beautiful, detailed work.”

“I like that the ironwork information is set in a larger story of the various farms. The editor produced error-free, clear copy—sadly, this seems to be a rarity now!”

“A very lovely book.”