THE MAN BEHIND THE MAPS - LEGENDARY SKI ARTIST JAMES NIEHUES James Niehues, legendary artist has painted hundreds of maps of ski resorts and recreational areas since the late 1980s. This book was produced as a coffee table book that includes all of his maps. Featuring over 200 ski resort trail maps hand-painted by one legendary artist, this beautiful 292-page hardcover coffee table book is the first and definitive compilation of the art created by James Niehues during his 30-year career.