David L. Tank

Author, Photographer, Publisher, Musician

Contact:
David Tank
Planert Creek Press
5423 Manor Rd., Rhinelander, WI 54501

715-420-0058

publisher@planertcreekpress.com

David Tank is an author and photographer living near Rhinelander, Wisconsin. He operates Planert Creek Press, an independent book publisher.

David specializes in historic and 3D photography and is an award-winning member of the National Stereoscopic Association.

Before devoting his time to writing, photography and publishing, David Tank taught writing and mass communication at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Prior to becoming a teacher, he was a newspaper and magazine editor, worked as senior writer for a major fraternal organization and directed the communication efforts of several not-for-profit organizations.

David's cozy mystery series began with The Secret of Blackbird Cabin (2024), followed by The Secrets of Foxglove Lodge (2025)

David's popular Postcards from the Past series combine his interests in history and photography.

The discovery of an intriquing, century-old stereocard led to the Secret Santa series of middle-grade novels, which follows the time-traveling adventures of 11-year-old Sam, his 7-year-old sister Abby, and their friend Nick.

His life-long interest in 3-D photography led to the publication of "Wisconsin Wildflowers in 3D" and "The Magic of 3D Photography." He is an award-winning member of the National Stereoscopic Association and a collector of vintage stereoscopes and 3D cameras.

David wrote his first book, "River of Hope: My Journey with Kathy in Search of Healing from Lou Gehrig’s Disease," after his wife, Kathy, passed away in 2007 while battling ALS. His goal was to help others in similar situations discover the likely causes of the disease and recognize that there is hope outside of the established medical system.

The author is also an accomplished musician and songwriter. A music video of his song, "Hope is Like a River," written to accompany an audiobook edition of "River of Hope," can be viewed at YouTube.com.


Books by David Tank

The Secrets of
Foxglove Lodge

A Blackbird Cabin
Cozy Mystery

(Aug 202)
The Secret of Blackbird Cabin
The Secret of
Blackbird Cabin

A Cozy Mystery
(July 2024)

Postcards from the Past: Then & Now Pictures of Wisconsin's Northwoods'
(July 2024)
Uncle Eggberts Egg Book
Uncle Eggbert's Egg Book
(July 2017)

Secret Santa: The Mystery of the Stereoscope
Secret Santa:
The Mystery of the Stereoscope
(November. 2015)

Secret Santa_ The Mystery of the Magic Watch
Secret Santa:
The Mystery of the Magic Watch
(November 2018)
Secret Santa: Mystery of the Lost Guitar.
Secret Santa:
The Mystery of the Lost Guitar
(November 2020)

Secret Santa:
The Mystery of the Moving Picture
(April 2023)

Wisconsin Wildflowers in 3D
Wisconsin Wildflowers in 3D
(July 2011)

Magic of 3D Photography
The Magic of 3D Photography
(July 2012)
   
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Postcards from the Past: Menomonie, Wisconsin
Postcards from the Past: Then & Now Pictures of Menomonie, Wisconsin
(June 2015)
Postcards from the Past_ Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin
Postcards from the Past:
Then & Now Pictures of Eau Claire, Wisconsin
(November 2017)
Postcardsf from the Past: Eau Claire, WisconsinPostcards from the Past:
Then & Now Pictures of Eau Claire, Wisconsin
(November 2016)
Postcards from the Past: Dunn County
Postcards from the Past: Then & Now Pictures of Dunn County, Wisconsin
(May 2016)
Half Pint
Half Pint
(July 1978)
The Lumberjack and the Eagle
The Lumberjack and the Eagle
(November 2012)
River of Hope
River of Hope: My Journey with Kathy in Search of Healing from Lou Gherig's Disease
(June 2008)
 
       

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