Happy Birthday Edward Abbey! In remembrance of this great lover of the desert and of all things right and true and gonzo, watch this never-broadcast video shot in Arches National Park in 1985. It was shelved because a well-known broadcaster didn’t want an “eco-terrorist” being featured on his show. The film features the inimitable Ed Abbey in all his red convertible, Utah-loving glory. What a delight he was.
Get to know Ed Abbey by reading this 1982 Q & A interview. He’s got opinions on sprawl, water use, and the environment, per usual.
Read this biographical remembrance of Ed over at Wilderness.net.
Visit this epic Pinterest Page dedicated to all things Abbey.
Happy Birthday Ed!
Edward Abbey is one of my favorite authors, I never knew this video existed, thanks for sharing it!
It’s really great, isn’t it? Just all Ed, for sure. I wish I had known him–I think he and I would have clicked.