ISBN: 978-0976670629, 208 pages, 7.5 x 7.5; 117 color images, 119 B & W images, 9 maps, $24.95
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A Journey into Steinbeck’s California examines the relationship between this iconic American writer and the area he loved and that features so prominently in his work. This original and beautifully illustrated volume explores the landscapes and townscapes of Monterey, Carmel, and Salinas, examining not only how they influenced Steinbeck’s creative process but also how Steinbeck’s legacy shapes our view of contemporary California.

Susan Shillinglaw is the resident scholar at the National Steinbeck Center in Salinas and the author of several books on Steinbeck. Nancy Burnett has been photographing the California landscape for more than 30 years.

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Contents

1. Steinbeck’s California: The Valley of the World
2. Salinas: A Remembered Symphony
3. Beyond Salinas: Salad Bowl of the World
4. Moving Around: A Restless Decade
5. Monterey Peninsula: Circle of Enchantment
6. Pacific Grove: The Writer’s Retreat
7. New Monterey: Water-Gazers
8. Bohemian Carmel: Modernism in the West
9. Los Gatos: A Place to Write
10. Beyond California: The Lure of Mexico

Timeline
Index
For Further Reading

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