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UPTON, Joe. Alaska Blues : A Fisherman's Journal. 2nd printing in dj. signed.
Alaska Northwest Books, Anchorage, AK, 1979, ISBN:0882400983
UPTON, Joe. Alaska Blues : A Fisherman's Journal. Anchorage: Alaska Northwest Publishing Co., (1979). Second Printing. Pp 236. Illustrated with numerous photos and drawings to text, some full page. 4to, pale blue cloth. "It is a story of the little 30-, 40- and 50-foot boats, crewed by family and friends, that go north form West Coast ports every spring to make a living innorthern waters. They have six months, maybe seven, with snow and heavy se as at each end, to make their living for a year." -from the dust jacket. Intelligently written, and beautifully illustrated. Wear to edges, bumping tospine ends and extremities, previous owner's inscription to ffep, ow vg in rubbed, lightly chipped and price clipped dj. Signed and inscribed by the author. 35.00
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UPTON, Joe. Amaretto. signed 1st in dj.
International Marine, Camden, ME, 1986, ISBN:0877422230
UPTON, Joe. Amaretto. Camden, ME: International Marine, (1986). First Edition. Pp 164, including frontis. Illustrated with photos and drawings to text. Large 8vo, blue cloth. This is a poignant look at the life of the independent commercial fishermen from a small community in Maine. Upton bought andrebuilt an old sardine carrier, Amaretto and entered into the East Coast f isheries. He writes with intelligence, respect and humour of the unique character of the people, who continue against all odds make a life for themselves and their families in this harsh and dangerous industry. This story is beautifully written and is accompanied by numerous photos. Slight wear to the edges, ow vg in rubbed dj. Presentation copy signed by the author. 50.00
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