Maine artist David Little has compiled more than 200 images of the Katahdin region, many never before published, in his book “Art of Katahdin,” recently published by Down East Books.

Covering the earliest surveyors of the region, book illustrations, works from the 19th and 20th century painters, and contemporary artists, this volume weaves a surprising and stunning tapestry of the area’s artistic tradition, according to information provided by the publishers.

Since first climbing Katahdin in 1978, Little has explored Maine’s highest  mountain as both a wilderness enthusiast and an artist. He took part in the Trust for Public Land’s successful campaign to preserve Katahkin Lake, curated the exhibition “Taking Different Trails: The Artist’s Journey to Katahdin Lake, at Bates College in 2007. Little attended the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture and has had residencies at the Carina House on Monhegan Island and the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts. His work has been shown at Courthouse Gallery Fine Art, Thos. Moser, Farnsorth Art museum, and the Center of Maine Contemporary art. He lives with his wife, Mikki, in Portland.