January 2007
BAJA BOOK BEAT

HAPPY NEW YEAR

GRAHAM MACKINTOSH NOTED BAJA AUTHOR will be at the Book Store on Tuesday February 20th at 2PM…….for those of you who have not had the opportunity to meet and listen to him you’re in for a real treat….Graham is the author of 3 wonderful Baja Books………INTO A DESERT PLACE his first book details his 3,000-mile walk around the coast of Baja California.. Walking all the way and carrying his essential supplies on his back, Mackintosh had to learn fast how to stay alive. Into A Desert Place is his account of how he equipped himself, what he saw and learned, and how he survived on this harsh and beautiful journey. He followed up with his 2nd book JOURNEY WITH A BAJA BURRO,,,,In Journey with a Baja Burro, adventurous traveler Graham Mackintosh returns to the remote setting of his previous book Into a Desert Place. On this expedition he hikes a thousand miles from the U,S, border south to Loreto to celebrate the 300th anniversary of the founding of the Loreto mission, the first permanent mission of the Californias. Walking along trails, dirt roads, and sometimes on the main highway, Mackintosh and his endearing pack burro “Mission” traverse scorching desert and frigid pine-covered mountains to visit most of the mission sites along the way. In NEARER MY DOG TO THEE. his last Baja book Graham has chosen the Sierra San Pedro Martir mountains as the backdrop for this story…..”Sky Island” where an ancient forest seems to touch the stars….from his base camp tucked amongst aspens and pines, Graham focuses his inquiring mind upon this unique woodland and ends up delivering his readers a profound sense of the sacred. Mackintosh’s engaging text reminds us that life’s truest rewards often reside close at hand, in old growth pines, hared campfires, and cast off dogs.” (Bill Evarts Author of Torrey Pine: Landscape and Legacy)
Circle the 20th of Feb on your 2007 calendar and enjoy a little change of pace….an interesting afternoon down here at the book store……and we always offer coffee/tea and a slice of “FLOR’S” (Baja Java) delicious CARROT CAKE…….this all begins at around 2PM……

SPECIAL PURCHASE – BIG SAVINGS –
Marie-Pierre Colle’s PARAISO MEXICANO – Gardens, Landscapes, and Mexican Soul….Marie-Pierra Colle has filled this book with gardens from the tranquil seacoast to the hurried metropolis, from the hidden patios of colonial homes to public landscapes. The builders and keepers, farmers, laborers, and artists such as Octavio Paz, Diego Rivera, and film legend Maris Felix-her garden has never before been open to the public-help illuminate this mystical world that so symbolizes the rich and complex culture of Mexico. With breathtaking photography, Paraiso Mexicano is a sensational and provocative collection that captures these fleeting glimpses of paradise….

Begin 2007 with a clean slate…i.e. we have a large selection of Journal’s and also for the many artist’s in the area we have some nice Sketchbooks in stock……..

For the serious collector of Baja books we have a limited stock of the Dawson Series books….this is an important series of Baja History books which are as of now ‘out of print’….
also in the same genre we have “A DESCRIPTION OF DISTANT ROADS” these are the original journals of the First Expedition into California 1769-1770 Edited and Translated by Alan K. Brown….We also have two of Harry W. Crosby’s fine Baja books…..GATEWAY TO ALTA CALIFORNIA- The Expedition to San Diego, 1769 and THE CAVE PAINTINGS OF BAJA CALIFORNIA…discovering the great murals of an unknown people.

Natural History Guide to the NORTHWESTERN GULF OF CALIFORNIA AND ADJACENT DESERT By Roy S. Houston (Professor of Marine Biology at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles.) Prof. Houston has been studying the marine life in our area for over 35 years. The manuscript is divided into the following areas: 1. An intro to the Northern Gulf of Calif with a brief discussion of the local environments, their geology and climate. 2. a systematic overview and survey of the diversity of animal and plant groups that are discussed in the book. 3. The guide to the common animal and plant species with the focus on habitats.

FIELD GUIDES…
We now carry in stock both the Peterson Field guide for Western Birds and also the Mexican Bird guide…..and the National Audubon Society field guides to SHELLS-BUTTERFLIES-FISHES,WHALES & DOLPHINS….

Ed’s Card Corner is currently receiving an infusion of new and interesting cards….both in the area of general greeting cards by Bonair….and also the very popular FoundImage nostalgic views…….Out on the balcony we have a whole new selection of Post Cards….one rack contains photo’s of famous artist’s – writers – musicians…..the other rack contains many humorous and zany postcards…….

We have several new calendars to get us off on the right (or left) foot for 2007…..the Baja 2007 satellite calendar and a beautiful little desk top calendar with photo’s of this area by Kathy Keene…..both sell for $5.00.

A little reminder…..Baja’s finest theater group “the San Felipe Players” will be presenting “Cookin’ with Gus” and with a new twist….DINNER THEATER……the dates are Jan 15-16-17. TICKETS AND DETAILS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE BOOK STORE…..please get your tickets early and avoid being left out in the cold…….and hungry…….

Finally we carry a large and eclectic selection of new hard cover books which have been discounted up to 50% off the suggested retail price. The San Felipe Title Co (i.e. the book store) is open from 9AM till 4PM everyday except Monday and is located in the heart of San Felipe’s financial district…up on the balcony overlooking the Sea of Cortez….sandwiched between Randys BLUEROADRUNNER COMPUTER/INTERNET SERVICE and Vince and Karen’s world famous “BAJA JAVA’…….Home of the finest coffee in Baja California served up by Ladies of Baja Java…..you can reach us at 577-0471……..