A complete portfolio of the 56 images in the book in 16×20 prints is in the collection of the Chicago History Museum, purchase gift of Miriam Schmidt. For the 16×20 prints, only three complete sets were made, and one image, The Drake Hotel Lobby, was also printed in a special edition included in the portfolio, “NAKED.”

Prints were made by photographer Diane Schmidt c. 1985 and earlier. Vintage selenium toned  on Portriga Rapid Agfa Geveart paper, some signed on front by both Michele and Diane, all  with photographer’s mark on back, printed by the photographer prior to book publication in 1985. Prints are very limited edition, never made more than a few of each. Inquire to Diane Joy Schmidt, print list.

The photos have been exhibited internationally. Copies of the book are in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Center for Creative Photography, The Museum of Contemporary Art, and other museums. Articles appeared in Japan STUDIO, France PHOTO, American Photographer, Popular Photography, Photo District News, Pictureweek, Chicago Magazine, and tv and radio appearances, and included in the book “Das Akfoto.”  First exhibited Paul Waggoner Gallery, 1981. The project was done at over 60 locations over six years, 1979-1984.
At least one roll of 36 exposures of film shot at most locations, taking up to an hour, Tri-X and later some Pan-X. Later some 35mm color slides shot in Kodachrome. Concept, modeling and text by Michele Fitzsimmons, Photography by Diane Schmidt. Top Ten best seller list, Chicago Tribune, 1985.

The hardcover book with dustcover, limited edition, 2,500 copies printed in heliogravure in Alsace Lorraine, Nancy, France by Melrose Publishing, 1985 under the direction of publisher Jeff Dunas. An additional limited edition of 1,500 was printed in soft cover by Braus, Germany.
Michele passed away December 17, 2015. The image “Looking Down on the Wrigley” was chosen to be included in “100 Classic Chicago Photos” City Files Press/Chicago, 2017,  photographs of Chicago taken by its top  photographers.