The WELL: inkwell.vue.426: Philip Fradkin, "Everett Ruess: His Short Life, Mysterious Death and Astonishing Afterlife," Nov 10-24

#109: the view from prescription hill (cjb) Thu 12 Jul 12 20:36

Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:36:00 PDT

Yes, he had earned far more walks along the beach.

Clearly, however, having just finished reading the entirety of this topic, he has left all of us with a fine body of good works and I look forward to exploring them. [Read entire topic]

#108: Andrew Alden (alden) Wed 11 Jul 12 19:34

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 19:34:00 PDT

I just learned this news and am so sorry that the last chapter in his life, discussed in this topic, was so short. [Read entire topic]

#107: David Gans (tnf) Wed 11 Jul 12 18:10

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:10:00 PDT

It's a long way form production, but the producer seems intent on making a narrative film about Everett's life. I will definitely keep track of his progress! [Read entire topic]

#106: Frako Loden (frako) Wed 11 Jul 12 17:18

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 17:18:00 PDT

Interesting! I'd love to encourage a film like that. [Read entire topic]

#105: David Gans (tnf) Wed 11 Jul 12 09:54

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 09:54:00 PDT

I saw the obit this morning, too. Damn shame. It's a very good book. I recently met a man who is working on a film (not a doc) about Ruess, and I had suggested he contact Fradkin. [Read entire topic]

#104: Frako Loden (frako) Wed 11 Jul 12 08:47

Wed, 11 Jul 2012 08:47:00 PDT

I was looking at my framed print of Everett Ruess's "Granite & Cypress" when I looked down at my SF Chronicle and found an obituary for Philip L. Fradkin, who died Saturday at his home in Point Reyes Station. He was 77. The Everett Ruess book was indeed his last. Here is his obituary by Sam Whiting:

<http://www.sfgate.com/default/article/Philip-Fradkin-writer-and-historian- dead-at-77-3697771.php> [Read entire topic]

#103: Frako Loden (frako) Wed 30 Nov 11 15:52

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 15:52:00 PST

I've been looking into getting a high-clearance vehicle for the past few years JUST so I can get to places like Davis Gulch. [Read entire topic]

#102: David Gans (tnf) Wed 30 Nov 11 14:37

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:37:00 PST

I've been to many of them, and now I want to see more of them! [Read entire topic]

#101: Frako Loden (frako) Wed 30 Nov 11 14:12

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 14:12:00 PST

Yes, it has. I feel like I've been living in Ruess's world for the past 20 days. Thanks for a marvelous book, Philip, and the many pleasures I foresee exploring the places and things you've described! [Read entire topic]

#100: Gail Williams (gail) Tue 29 Nov 11 12:29

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 12:29:00 PST

Thanks for the visit, Phillip. This has been a lot of fun. [Read entire topic]