The Hidden Canyon: A River Journey

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Summary: excellent
Review: Any fan of unique photography and wonderful words should buy this reissue. Mr. Blaustein is a gifted photographer and abbey is equally adept in capturing the magic of this river trip. The book is a reminder of what could be lost, if we fail to preserve the glorious heritage of our national parks.

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Summary: AWE INSPIRING!!
Review: Having rafted the Colorado myself 2 years ago, this was a perfect souvenir-reminder of my trip. The photos in particular are exquisite - some I have no idea how he managed to capture without ending up in the river himself. I lost my Pentax to the very first rapid! This book definitely gives a sense of what the Canyon, the river, and the rapids are like. Makes me want to go back!

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Summary: From the author
Review: Hi...

Thank you for your interest in The Hidden Canyon.

In 1970, I became a river guide and spent almost ten years rowing wooden dories through the Grand Canyon. I never set out to do a book, but after several years of shooting photographs--over 35 eighteen-day trips--it became apparent that I had a somewhat unique collection of photographs of the Grand Canyon from river level. I can still remember my excitement when Ed Abbey agreed to come on the river and write a journal of his trip. (In spite of Ed's insistence that "a word is worth a thousand pictures," he was great fun on the river and it was a pleasure to work with him!)

Viking Penguin published the first edition of the book in 1977, and it remained in print for fifteen years. In 1996, at the suggestion of several passengers and crew members on a Grand Canyon trip, I began the process of getting the book back into print. This new edition includes over two dozen photographs that were not in the first edition, as well as a new introduction by Martin Litton. For a preview of the book--the photos and text--you may visit my Web site.

I am always interested to hear from river runners and people interested in the Grand Canyon, so please feel free to be in touch.

Thanks!

John

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Summary: Breathtaking
Review: I have traveled through the Grand Canyon many times, both on the river and on the trails. John Blaustein has not only been able to capture the beauty of the canyon but also the soul of the river it contains. Abbey's journal is a fine compliment to the pulchritude of the pictures.