Milo’s Comments (group member since Nov 20, 2008)

Milo’s comments from the EDWARD ABBEY AND THE SOUTHWEST group.

Michael wrote: "I have been reading Craig Childs lately and currently am beginning Cities of Gold by Preston (?). Also reading Forty Miles A Day on Beans and Hay. Trying to read various works with different perspe..."

Childs is an incredible author with solid evidence and insight. Just don't "like" him on Facebook. He posts his readers to death.

Sarah (SB) ღ wrote: "Virginia wrote: "Sarah (SB) ღ wrote: "Hey, idea! Why don't the authors in this group start a folder for your books and we can discuss there? Maybe get a few reviews posted? Hmmm? Whatcha think?"


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A bit late on my reply but yes. Mine would be "Edward Abbey-an Interview at Pack Creek Ranch" published by Vinegar Tom Press in 1991. Co-authored with Lyman Hafen.

Yes folks, I finally decided to pare down my extensive Abbey library and Back of Beyond Books in Moab, Utah has about 50 of my signed Abbey 1st editions now for sale. You can get with Andy if you are interested.

http://www.backofbeyondbooks.com/

Sarah (SB) ღ wrote: "Lol, Virginia...you don't have to take too much reverence with you. I was an overly emotional, newly in love 19 y/o when I read it. So it's about more than the actual text to me. ;)"

do it

OK, so I am the guy who started this post and am a co- author of "Edward Abbey: An Interview at Pack Creek Ranch" published by Vinegar Tom Press (1991)
Great insight into Ed as a man.

House of Rain by Childs is one really good read and gives a more clear picture of where and why the Anasazi went. Takes most of the "disappearing act" away from them.

Childs is one of the new "best" nature writers. He has years to go before becoming a good comparison to Ed.
Ed was a funny guy... his humor is what originally attracted most of his fans. After a few reads of his work one finds a solid core of strength and belief. Ed was who he was, Open and Full of Emotion for what he regarded as simply precious.... Nature.

Sarah (SB) ღ wrote: "Michael wrote: "I got to hear Jack Loeffler speak about Ed a couple of years ago at Petroglyph NM here in Albuquerque. His reflections and stories really helped me feel like I knew Abbey a little b..."

Jack is a great guy. His book Headed Upstream is one of my favorites. I took Jack and his daughter Celestia on a river trip back in 93. Fine folk.

For all those who missed it the Matter Journal based in Fort Collins, Colorado and published by Wolverine Farm Publishing dedicated their Volume 13 to Ed. My photos are on the front and back covers plus more inside. You can order one through them at http://www.wolverinefarm.org/publishi...
Todd and his crew will take care of you.

Black Sun was Ed's favorite of his novels.

Nope, we are still here. What is your favorite Abbey book?

Great publication with Ed at its center, front, and back cover [my photos by the way]. A must for any serious Abbey reader. Extreme thanks to Todd and his crew at Wolverine Farm Publishing in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Abbey didn't write a screen play. It was written by ILANA BARDIN in 1993, then trashed for another writer. Several versions have surfaced since including the one currently being used. It does not do justice to the book.

Giulio wrote: "anyway
i the monkey wrench gang movie ever gona get made after all?"

Credible sources say it is underway. Problem is always $. I understand they are trying to shoot it on a real low budget. I would rather they wait and do it right.
Milo

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New updates on the website include the Monkey Wreng Gang 1993 river trip with Clarke Abbey [Ed's wife:], her [and Ed's:] kids, Doug Peacock, Dave Foreman and more. Many photos and comments, plus some rare photos of Ed taken in 1986 at Ken Sleight's Pack Creek Ranch in Moab, Utah.
Go to the http://edwardabbey.blogspot.com/ site to post comments, etc.

Ask questions, add comments, wake up. I have much to post on the website. I need to know what you members want to hear about. I had a personal rlationship with Ed and own several of all of his 1st editions, many of the signed. Go to the http://edwardabbey.blogspot.com/ site and post comments, etc.
Next up is the Monkey Wreng Gang 1993 river trip with Clarke Abbey [Ed's wife:], her [and Ed's:] kids, Doug Peacock, Dave Foreman and more.

I have added many new items and photos to the webpage. Go to http://edwardabbey.blogspot.com/
to see what's new. Post your comments as well.

http://edwardabbey.blogspot.com/