It’s been 85 years since Everett Ruess disappeared in the Utah desert, and 2019 has been the year of Everett Ruess-inspired events at Ken Sanders Rare Books. In August, Ken organized a deluxe rafting expedition on the Green River through Desolation Canyon, followed by a concert in-shop, featuring two multi-talented performers: Local singer-songwriter and fiddle-inspired … [Read more...]
Release of The Red Caddy at Ken Sanders Rare Books
“The first literary biography of Edward Abbey in a generation, this thoughtful memoir—found in Charles Bowden’s files after his death—serves as a meditation on the writing life, the cult of readers, reputation, and the literary afterlife of a well-known writer.” – Excerpt from the back cover of The Red Caddy 2018 marks the fiftieth anniversary of the release of … [Read more...]
Moab’s Back of Beyond Books Proves that Indie Book Sellers Can Still Make It
“There are two ways to die in the desert,” says Andy Nettell; “thirst and drowning.” He is repeating one of his recent summaries of a favorite book called The Secret Life of Water, by Craig Childs. Nettell is without a doubt a book lover and enthusiast, and his joy of books is contagious. Books are losing ground to electronic media, and independent bookstores are falling by … [Read more...]
