Glen Denny: Yosemite in the Sixties [Hardcover]

Yvon Choiunard (Author, Preface), Kevin Starr (Author), Glen Denny (Author, Photographer), Tom Adler (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1, 2007

The sheer granite walls of Yosemite Valley have drawn a lot of visitors over the years. In the late 1950s and through the 60s, they galvanized a dedicated group of rock climbers, who saw their glacier-polished faces as the purest challenge. When those climbers first made their way up Half Dome and El Capitan, they ushered in a new era--over the course of the 60s, they developed techniques, tools and philosophies that would change the sport forever. In the 60s spirit of social exploration, a small group of committed climbers eventually dropped out of the mainstream of work and society to take up residence at Camp 4, perfecting their skills and developing a unique scene. This austere, boulder-strewn campground became the epicenter of the climbing world. In between spectacular feats carried out on the walls, it served both as a launching pad for further adventures and a refuge from them. Here, plans were made, teams were formed and life was lived. The significance of Camp 4 was recently recognized in its placement on the National Register of Historic Places. Photographer and filmmaker Glen Denny was among its denizens, and captured his fellow climbers' personalities and parties, aspirations and preparations, loves and dreams in absolutely stunning, and sometimes death-defying, black-and-white. This majestic visual record of Yosemite in the 60s includes a foreword by Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia, and a wealth of previously unpublished photographs.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: T. Adler Books/Patagonia (June 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0979065909
• ISBN-13: 978-0979065903
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 0.8 x 13 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #123,152 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #16 in Books > Science & Math > Nature & Ecology > Mountains

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11 of 12 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars An emotional glimpse of the Golden Age September 17, 2007

By R. J. Ley

Format:Hardcover

I learned to climb in 1970, so I missed these golden years of rock climbing. And I've never been to Yosemite. BUT, I can say that these climbers were giants of their time who influenced most of my climbing since those times.

Now at the age of 56 I'm still climbing (okay, not so hard of routes), and looking at this book made me realize I'm still a product of their energy and passion.

A great book with heart and soul.

11 of 13 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Living a Passion June 15, 2007

By Robert C. Pawlick

Format:Hardcover

Yosemite in the Sixties tells a story of men who develop and live their passion. For those willing to invest a couple of hours to see and feel this experience, Yosemite in the Sixties is a must.

Glen Denny is a tall quiet man. He expresses much in few words. His book is of his pictures. They speak more than many could say. His pictures show faces: "...a rock wall or a human being," Chouinard writes. Glen's pictures show people who define themselves by their passion for climbing rock walls.

I read this book three times. The story Glen tells truly is "A Movable Feast."

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Brillance October 10, 2010

By C. Hammick

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

This book is a fantastic addittion to any climber's coffee table collection and an important part of Yosemite's rich climbing history. The photographs are excellent and the quality of reproduction is exceptional. Glenn Denny's images capture the essence of the moment and as such fire the imagination. This is now one of my favourite Yosemite pictorials, I absolutely recommend this book to you whether you are a climber, arm chair climber, photography enthusiast or just appreciate great contemporary photographic art.