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Chris McNamara

SuperTopo staff member
Topic Author's Original Post - Oct 6, 2009 - 12:08pm PT
NOTE: While there are a lot of threads about the Stonemasters book, it seemed like there needed to be one that really highlighted the book and how to get it in the first post. So here it goes

The StoneMasters Book is HERE!


The Stonemasters: California Climbers in the Seventies, chronicles the meteoric rise of a small band of Southern Californians who, beginning in the early 1970s, radically altered the course of world rock climbing, and virtually invented the gonzo culture of modern adventure sports. With over one hundred thirty historical photos, along with the landmark essays and stories of John Long (and others), The Stonemasters bring to life the legendary personalities, the victories and the tragedies that set the adventure revolution in motion.

Hardcover
196 pages
You purchase the book here - http://tinyurl.com/m4lzpt

FORUM THREADS ABOUT STONEMASTERS BOOK
The orignal Stonemasters thread started by Largo
A directory of many of the Stonemasters threads on SuperTopo
Stonemasters show a hit
On my coffee table: The Stonemasters Book
Stonemasters Book
Sneak preview to the new StoneMasters Book
Lynne Leichtfuss

Trad climber
valley center, ca
Oct 6, 2009 - 12:34pm PT
Chris Mac,

Great idea ! I was just thinking today now that I'm back from FaceLift how I could do what you just did.

Wanted to tell everyone this book is Most Definetly a Total Winner and anyone interested in Incredible pics and Super well written and hilarious stories should get one asap.

My sister doesn't even climb and she was roaring over a J. Long story. I'll let you discover which one.....

I was Lucky enough to have most every one sign mine at the FaceLift. I appreciate all you Gals and Guys for your autographs. Still need a few more.

One of several favorites was Potter's....."Keeping alive Stonemasters....the next generation." So very Cool.

Peace and Joy, Lynne


EDIT: Superior job Mike Graham, Dean Fidelman and John Long.
midarockjock

climber
USA
Oct 6, 2009 - 12:47pm PT
Great book news, and I like the site.

BES
Slakkey

Big Wall climber
From Back to Big Wall Baby
Oct 6, 2009 - 01:22pm PT
This is a great book, got mine at the Facelift / Stonemasters show. Signed by Mike Graham, Largo, Ron Kauk, Mark Chapman Did not get bullwinkle. maybe in the future. Well worth it all involved did an excellent job.
Lynne Leichtfuss

Trad climber
valley center, ca
Oct 6, 2009 - 02:14pm PT
ekat, yo so far away......if you get a book and send it to me and give me 6 months perhaps I can get some of the autos for you. Just an idea. Peace, lynne
graham

Social climber
Ventura, California
Oct 6, 2009 - 02:56pm PT
Chris,

Thanks a lot for consolidating and posting this. much appreciated!

To Lynne and everyone thanks for the comments.

Kathy our books are signed by both Dean and John and are ready to ship now.

Please take the time to check out our Limited edition set. It's a beautiful package designed to help fulfill John Bachar's wishes for his son Tyrus's education. These copies are moving so we don't expect them to last forever.

For those of you who wish to see the book in person they will be available in all Patagonia retail stores for purchase. They were very gracious to preorder many copies from us and are involved in offering some of our Limited edition's as well.

We have some great projects in the works. John Long has been working with some of the most inspiring free climbers of today to bring you some incredible new stories.

A special thanks from all us at here at Stonemaster Press for your support.

Cheers,

Mike Graham
Blitzo

Social climber
Earth
Oct 6, 2009 - 03:41pm PT
Winkie just sent me a couple copies. It's wonderful!
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Oct 8, 2009 - 01:07am PT
hey there say... bump... great idea chris... some day, i'll have to find a way to get one too....

they won't run out, will they... ?
Patrick Sawyer

climber
Originally California now Ireland
Oct 8, 2009 - 03:40am PT
a small band of Southern Californians...

Uh, Southern Californians, what about the climbers from the Bay Area? And elsewhere to boot.

For example, I always thought Chappie and Ron were from the Bay Area.
neebee

Social climber
calif/texas
Oct 8, 2009 - 04:28am PT
hey there patrick.. say, chappy is from san jose...

but say, do you reckon though, they might have said that since he is from southern calif, now, though---but still, "in the day" he was from the bay-areas, as i think san jose, is kind of considerered as such)

not sure where ron is from...
interesting history note, though, as to where he's from, as he did grow up in "old orchardy", san jose... ('til it turned into part of silicon valley)...
pazreal

Trad climber
Spokane, WA
Oct 8, 2009 - 12:06pm PT
Looks like Mountain Gear is also carrying it. Plug for our local retailer here in Spokanistan.

http://www.mountaingear.com/pages/product/product.asp/imanf/Dean+Fidelman%2C+John+Long/idesc/The+Stonemasters%3A+California+Climbers+in+the+Seventies+%2D+Signed/Store/MG/item/114855/N/0

I'll be picking up my copy at the retail shop shortly.
Jaybro

Social climber
Wolf City, Wyoming
Oct 8, 2009 - 01:14pm PT
Patrick, what you mention is covered in there, check out the book.
Lynne Leichtfuss

Trad climber
Will know soon
Oct 8, 2009 - 09:59pm PT
Idea: Holidays approaching and some of yo birthdays. Most guys when asked what they want for a gift generally reply, "I don't know and drive their wives, girlfriends and sig. others Crazy !!!

When they ask this yeat just say StoneMasters Book and give them the website to purchase. It's up top in Chris Mac's first post.

Trust a gift buyer for guys.....they will love you and YOU Mon will get what you want...a super gift. Just thinking ahead. :D
Elcapinyoazz

Social climber
Redlands
Oct 9, 2009 - 05:08pm PT
Checked my mail today bump.

Please take the time to check out our Limited edition set. It's a beautiful package designed to help fulfill John Bachar's wishes for his son Tyrus's education. These copies are moving so we don't expect them to last forever.

Looky here:


Awesome. Don't miss your chance.
Ksolem

Trad climber
Monrovia, California
Oct 9, 2009 - 05:15pm PT
Mine is #002. Arrived a couple of days ago.

A beautiful book, Thanks guys...
Patrick Sawyer

climber
Originally California now Ireland
Oct 10, 2009 - 10:39pm PT
Jaybro, I have not seen the book, I was just quoting from the publisher's blurb, or whatever. I am still not impressed. What the f*ck is a stonemaster? California, Washington State, the Northeast, the Gunks, ???? The Alps, Dolomites, Himalayas, Andes???

Nazis that climb the Eigerwand in 'primitive' gear, just as one example? Idolize who you want. I don't.

Go figure.
Lynne Leichtfuss

Trad climber
Will know soon
Oct 10, 2009 - 10:55pm PT
Patrick, it was a crazy, beautiful, discovery period of the rock, the people and the happening. It unfolded. No one created it. Kinda like the real Woodstock. No need to be thinking to much ..... it was a time and a place that will never be again.

Sure, more could have been included, but that's not the point. I know a few candidates .... but it wasn't about that. It was about a few that met, learned, somehow survived and became legend. I watched. Peace, lynne
Patrick Sawyer

climber
Originally California now Ireland
Oct 10, 2009 - 11:02pm PT
Sorry Lynne, but BS.



EDIT

Hold on to your illusions. Good luck, sincerely.
Lynne Leichtfuss

Trad climber
Will know soon
Oct 10, 2009 - 11:16pm PT
Patrick, Sweet bro, no bs, we were there and it was life and one special time.

My husband and I participated in a bit of it, so did our four kiddos. It's a take. We all have different takes on life. But a good bit of eyes here watched it happen.
Your take from seeing it go down may be different. Hey, enjoy the life you have.

I love watchin' On Sight, I would never diss those UK Dudes and what they do .... they are creating their own UK Stonemasters.

Peace, lynnie
Double D

climber
Oct 11, 2009 - 12:15am PT
The book ROCKS! Hats off to Largo, Dean, Mike, Rick and all who contributed. Very classy.

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