One Man's Wilderness, 50th Anniversary Edition: An Alaskan Odyssey by Richard Lo

Description: One Man's Wilderness, 50th Anniversary Edition by Richard Louis Proenneke, Sam Keith, Nick Offerman Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award.Celebrating the 50th anniversary of when Dick Proenneke first broke ground and made his mark in the Alaskan wilds in 1968, this bestselling memoir features an all-new foreword by Nick Offerman plus color photographs not seen in print for over 20 years.To live in a pristine land unchanged by man...to roam a wilderness through which few other humans have passed...to choose an idyllic site, cut trees, and build a log cabin...to be a self-sufficient craftsman, making what is needed from materials available...to be not at odds with the world, but content with ones own thoughts and company...Thousands have had such dreams, but Dick Proenneke lived them. He found a place, built a cabin, and stayed to become part of the country. One Mans Wilderness is a simple account of the day-to-day explorations and activities he carried out alone, and the constant chain of natures events that kept him company. From Dicks journals, and with firsthand knowledge of his subject and the setting, Sam Keith has woven a tribute to a man who carved his masterpiece out of the beyond. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Author Biography Richard Proenneke retired from his job as an operator and mechanic at age fifty to live the next thirty years of his life in the wilds of Twin Lakes, Alaska. There he built a cabin, hunted and gathered his own food, educated himself as a naturalist, and recorded his activities and findings in journals and on film. His time was later made into the 2003 PBS documentary Alone in the Wilderness and written in the book One Mans Wilderness, published in 1973 by his friend Sam Keith. Proenneke returned to civilization in 1999 and died at the age of 82 in 2003 in Hemet, California. Sam Keith met Richard Proenneke in 1952 at the Kodiak Naval Base in Alaska, where the two became friends exploring the Kodiak and Afognak Islands together. He graduated from Cornell University with a degree in English, with aspirations to become a writer. His 1973 book One Mans Wilderness became a bestseller and has sold hundreds of thousands of copies worldwide. Keith died in 2003. Nick Offerman is an actor, author, comedian and woodworker who is known for his role as Ron Swanson in the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation. He co-hosts the crafting show Making It with Amy Poehler, and heads Offerman Workshop, a collective of woodworkers and makers in Los Angeles. Review "[Proennekes] journals from the text of this handsome book, and his sparkling color slides illustrate it with a beauty that tugs at your heart and sets your heels to itching just a little. You owe yourself the pleasure of this book." * Biloxi Sun Herald *"The best modern piece of prose about Alaska, the one that gives the truest picture of what living in the bush today is like for the lone individual." * Anchorage Daily News *"This book made a big splash when it debuted in 1973. Keith based the text on the journals and photography of Richard Proenneke, who, after racking up years of 50-hour work weeks, did what many of us only fantasize about: he chucked it all and went to live in the woods. . . Proenneke has become an icon for naturalists. Though few will follow Proennekes lead, his story can be quite inspiring." * Library Journal *"Richard Proenneke, an emigre from Iowa to Alaska, kept a journal during the time he was fulfilling his dream of living in an altogether undeveloped part of Alaska. Parts of the journal have been made into a book by Sam Keith, along with colored photos that prove Alaska is certainly one of, if not the, most beautiful places anywhere." * Boston Globe *"It is soul-reading -- the simplicity of a mans inner feelings stated in terms which leave no misunderstandings . . . A classic of its kind." * Lansing State Journal *"Many of us will never realize the dream of such an escape from our hectic, complex life to that of the solitude of the wilderness. But in the pages of this book we can share with a man who lived his dream. The book is certain to bring much pleasure to anyone who loves the outdoors." * Portsmouth Times *"This is a record of a man in our own time who went into the bush. It is the story of a dream shared by many, fulfilled by few, brought into sharp focus by the beautiful color photographs and the simple account of Proennekes life." * Burlington Free Press *"Sometimes it is difficult for a person to know their strengths and weaknesses while living among others; one way to discover them is to live alone. Of course, most people will never venture far from the comforts of home, but Proenneke felt the call of the wild and lived the second part of his life in Alaska. . . . Keith and Proenneke were coworkers on Kodiak Island and formed a friendship that lasted for decades. . . Keiths writing is clear and descriptive; one can sense each strike of the ax and draw of the knife. The reader feels he is experiencing the adventure as well. The journal descriptions of the Alaskan wilderness flow from the page to the reader." * Foreword Reviews * Promotional Facebook and Pinterest advertising to target audiences sharing excerpts, recipes, cabin-building and wildlife watching tips, etc.Indie bookstore Holiday promotion and advertising for both books.Amazon Vine, Goodreads, Indie Advance Access giveaways.Reviews, features, and mentions in mens, outdoor, cabin life, survival, and regional media.Outreach to bloggers and influencers who have mentioned the book and/or documentary. Long Description Winner of the National Outdoor Book Award . Celebrating the 50th anniversary of when Dick Proenneke first broke ground and made his mark in the Alaskan wilds in 1968, this bestselling memoir features an all-new foreword by Nick Offerman plus color photographs not seen in print for over 20 years. To live in a pristine land unchanged by man...to roam a wilderness through which few other humans have passed...to choose an idyllic site, cut trees, and build a log cabin...to be a self-sufficient craftsman, making what is needed from materials available...to be not at odds with the world, but content with ones own thoughts and company... Thousands have had such dreams, but Dick Proenneke lived them. He found a place, built a cabin, and stayed to become part of the country. One Mans Wilderness is a simple account of the day-to-day explorations and activities he carried out alone, and the constant chain of natures events that kept him company. From Dicks journals, and with firsthand knowledge of his subject and the setting, Sam Keith has woven a tribute to a man who carved his masterpiece out of the beyond. Review Quote "This is a record of a man in our own time who went into the bush. It is the story of a dream shared by many, fulfilled by few, brought into sharp focus by the beautiful color photographs and the simple account of Proennekes life." Promotional "Headline" Facebook and Pinterest advertising to target audiences sharing excerpts, recipes, cabin-building and wildlife watching tips, etc. Indie bookstore Holiday promotion and advertising for both books. Amazon Vine, Goodreads, Indie Advance Access giveaways. Reviews, features, and mentions in mens, outdoor, cabin life, survival, and regional media. Outreach to bloggers and influencers who have mentioned the book and/or documentary. Author Comments "Somehow Proenneke understood that his simple efforts; build shelter, stay warm, find/hunt food, observe nature, respect life, would be well worth documenting, and boy howdy was he right. If you like hearing a TV chef walk you through a recipe for enchiladas, just wait until you consume the creation of a log home in this volume, from the ground up." Description for Sales People Over 450,000 sold. Complete redesign with 75 color images throughout (many of which havent been in print in the book for 20 years) and collectible packaging including wide flaps, emboss, and matte/gloss spots on cover. Every year, PBS plays, "Alone in the Wilderness" the documentary that it inspired. For some, it has become a Thanksgiving tradition much like watching "Its a Wonderful Life" or "A Christmas Story" is for many families. 50th Anniversary of Dicks journey in building a cabin chronicled by his journals. Book originally published in 1973. Dreamers who imagine building their own cabin and living off-the-grid, as well as preppers and survivalists, nature lovers from all walks of life and hardcore hunters and fisherman have all found inspiration in this iconic book. Others admire and are inspired by his mission is to do a thing to completion -- finding his account of following his intentions, and doing so with such patience and care, deeply inspiring. Each year, thousands pilgrimage to his cabin at Lake Clark in Alaska and museum in Iowa. Sam Keiths only daughter, Laurel Keith Lies along with her husband Brian Lies, found the lost manuscript for "First Wilderness" ten years after her father passed away. It is a precursor in which Sam meets Dick. They remained good friends, trading hundreds of letters over their lifetimes, and died within a month of each other in 2003. Makes an excellent gift because its broad and timeless appeal is rooted in "that thing" that rings true in its pages: "Know what makes you happy and live it." Three of Dicks journals are published in their entirety, and the fourth will be published in Fall 2018. Details ISBN1513261649 Author Nick Offerman Short Title 1 MANS WILDERNESS 50TH ANNIV / Pages 272 Language English ISBN-10 1513261649 ISBN-13 9781513261645 Format Paperback DEWEY 979.84 Subtitle An Alaskan Odyssey Place of Publication Portland Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 2018-09-11 NZ Release Date 2018-09-11 UK Release Date 2018-09-11 Audience Age 12 Year 2018 Publication Date 2018-10-25 Publisher Graphic Arts Books Imprint Graphic Arts Books Replaces 9780882405131 Alternative 9781513261805 Illustrations color photographs and a map Audience General US Release Date 2018-10-25 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:124960927;

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