BOOKS

TO BE PUBLISHED IN THE FALL OF 2025:

Discover the soul of “Jamestown, RI” through the lens of a master.
World-renowned nautical photographer Onne van der Wal captures the breathtaking beauty, rich character, and timeless charm of Jamestown and Conanicut Island in this stunning, seasonally organized coffee table book. With decades of experience living and photographing on Narragansett Bay, Onne brings readers behind the scenes and into the heart of the island—from its golden sunrises and rugged shoreline to its vibrant boating culture and close-knit community.  Jamestown, RI is more than a collection of images—it’s a love letter to a place like no other. Perfect for locals, visitors, and anyone who treasures the coastal spirit of New England.

“Nautical Newport” is a self published collection of stunning and colorful images of the “City by the Sea” with 175 pages of Onne’s award-winning photography of Newport from the land, sea and air. The book is a soft cover volume with wonderful captions that tours the reader around Newport, highlighting famous icons and landmarks of Newport that attract tourists and locals again and again. Dive into this NEW book – order now!

“SAILING AMERICA”, Onne’s second Rizzoli coffee table book with 200 color photographs and several gatefolds that unfold into glorious panoramic images, this is a celebration of the nautical lifestyle and a love letter to an archetypal American pursuit that is so much more than a pastime for all those lucky enough to enjoy it.  As sailing legend Gary Jobson writes in the introduction to Onne van der Wal’s SAILING AMERICA, while the technical aspect of taking pictures has changed dramatically over the past forty years, the ability to place oneself in the perfect position to capture something unique rests with the artistic ability of the photographer.

“SAILING“, Onne’s 300 page coffee table book, published by Rizzoli, takes the viewer around the world with Onne, from the Arctic to the Tropics, to his native Holland and South Africa and back to his home, New England. (OUT OF PRINT)