A coffee table must for any devoted fan of dick proenneke. His book begins when dick flies into twin lakes may 17, 1968. Alone in the wilderness the dick proenneke photo book. If that happened, i would probably perish on the mountain in much the same way many of the big animals do. Learn to use an axe, and respect it and you cant help but love it.
Bob swerer produced the video alone in the wilderness in 2003. May 4, 1916 april 20, 2003 was an american selfeducated naturalist who lived alone for nearly thirty years in the mountains of alaska in a log cabin that he constructed by hand near the shore of twin lakes. Narrated by bob swerer reading from excerpts of dick proennekes journal and in part by wendy ishii. Using color footage he shot himself, proenneke traces how he came to this remote area, selected a homestead site and built his log cabin. Alone in the wilderness dvd vancouver public library. Find complete alone in the wilderness package by bob swerer productions by bob. If not for the viewing of this very interesting documentary woodworking may have never gotten into my blood as strong as it has.
It follows proennekes life as he builds a cabin from the surrounding natural resources and includes his film footage and narration of. Alone in the wilderness is a quiet documentary, easy to watch and digest, yet lingering on the viewers mind for a while after the credits roll. Im also a big fan of dpafter reading his book written by sam keith and seeing the various videos by bob swerer productions, i had to see it for myself. Alone in the wilderness a movie shot by dick proenneke as he began building his offgrid house in twin lakes alaska i remember watching this on pbs years ago and being fascinated with the work he did. Using color footage he shot himself, proenneke traces how he came to this remote area, selected a homestead site and built his log cabin completely by himself. For christmas i got a copy of alone in the wilderness, a film about dick proenneke by bob swerer productions. Alone in the wilderness dvd, bob swerer productions paraphrase by sam keith for one mans wilderness. Alone in the wilderness dvd jefferson county public. This is the simple account of the daytoday explorations and activities he carried out alone, and the constant chain of natures events that kept him company. Dick proennekes alone in the wilderness ive been fortunate enough to have visited alaska twice. Dick proenneke left twin lakes for the last time in 1999. If you like the narrators voice from alone in the wilderness you will enjoy his smooth singing voice. Alone in the wilderness the dick proenneke photo book bob swerer productions, bob swerer, dick proenneke on.
Complete alone in the wilderness package by bob swerer. It took two small planes to get there but worth the trip. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The account of the daytoday explorations and activities of dick proenneke as he built a cabin in the remote wilderness of the twin lakes region of alaska. Dick proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own cabin in the wilderness at the base of the aleutian peninsula, in what is now lake clark national park. Script from the original proenneke journals and the book one mans wilderness written by sam keith. Achetez alone in the wilderness 2 dvd package a petit prix.
Alone in the wilderness part ii tv movie 2011 imdb. The film documents his settlement and construction of a log cabin in twin lakes, and is narrated by bob swerer using dicks own journals that he kept during that time. Only 2 of the dvd are worth watching, in my opinion. Alone in the wilderness goldismoney, the premier gold. Bob swerer productions summary dick proennekes simple, yet profound account of his 30 year adventure in the remote alaska wilderness continues in this sequel to alone in the wilderness. While there have been several films released that feature dick proenneke and his life at his remote alaska cabin, this is. Alone in the wilderness is a collection of film footage captured by dick proenneke, as he roughed it in the wilds of alaska. Alone in the wilderness, and alone in the wilderness ii. Another bob swerer productions documentary made at twin lakes titled silence. Proenneke hunted, fished, raised and gathered his own food, and also had supplies flown in occasionally. He found a place, built a cabin, and stayed to become part of the country. Alone in the wilderness, the story of dick proenneke, by. Proenneke moved into the wilds of alaska and lived there, alone, for about 35 years.
Alone in the wilderness, the story of dick proenneke, by bob swerer. Richard proenneke lived the dream of building a cabin in the alaskan wilderness near twin lakes, and stayed to become a part of the country. Alone in the wilderness is the story of dick proenneke. Alone in the wilderness by bob swerer productions by bob. Bob swerer productions presents the rocky mountain nature. Alone in the wilderness part ii by dick proenneke dvds. Alaska silence and solitude by bob swerer venture into the remote wilderness of alaska to experience the spectacular scenery, encounter bull moose, caribou, dahl sheep, grizzly bear, and meet dick proenneke who has lived by himself in this one man wilderness for over 30 years.
In 2003, some of the ed text from the book and some of proennekes film were used with permission in the documentary alone in the wilderness, which began appearing on u. Bob swerer productions presents alone in the wilderness, the story of dick proenneke building a cabin in the wilderness using only basic hand tools. For those who dream of a true wilderness experience in the wilds of alaska, this video is the next best thing to. Alone in the wilderness is the story of dick proenneke, one man who lived his dream in the alaska wilderness.
Bob swerer productions presents the story of dick proenneke building a cabin in the wilderness using only basic hand tools. We were watching a pbs special a while back and got caught up in the dick proenneke story about his 35 years living alone in the alaska wilderness. But abuse one and it will wear your hands raw and open your foot like an overcooked sausage. I have thought briefly about getting caught in rock slides or falling from a rock face.
Bob swerer productions the documentary of richard proenneke, who built his own cabin in the wilderness near twin lakes in what is now lake clark national park and preserve in alaska, and the constant chain of natures. Alone in the wilderness, dvd and vhs available, the story of dick proenneke bob swerer productions presents alone in the wilderness, the story of dick proenneke building a cabin in the wilderness using only basic hand tools. Alone in the wilderness i have book read the book about how dick built his cabin and spent his first winter in the cabin 19681969. Alone in the wilderness dvd lawrence public library. Dick proenneke alone in the wilderness, dvd and vhs. Alone in the wilderness by dick proenneke dvds, movies. Alone in the wilderness dvd, 2009 for sale online ebay. Thanks to his book, one mans wilderness, and his intense love of the area, the park service plan went from 300 acres to 4 million acres for lake clark national park. Alaska wilderness cabin in lake clark national park. Its amateurishness is rather intimidating when one understands the beauty that lies in many of the super 8. See more ideas about cabins in the woods, cabin and alaskan cabins. My family first had visited alaska in 1969 incidentlly but we never travelled that way, we went to fort yukoneagle area where we have relatives.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. In 1968, when dick turned 51, he decided hed like to live in the alaska wilderness year round he was an indemand diesel mechanic in king salmon. Dick proenneke bob swerer pbs alaska 1 alone in the wilderness part ii dvd. Bob swerer has taken the best footage from dicks films and he has created 3 videos about dick, alone in the wilderness, alaska, silence and solitude and the frozen north. Bob edited more of dicks previously unseen footage to create this film of dick and his adventures in alaska. Dick proennekes simple, yet profound account of his 30 year adventure in the remote alaska wilderness continues in this sequel to alone in the wilderness. Exploring the cabin as dick aged, he finally had to leave the cabin in the wilderness, but he actually stuck in it for longer than anyone ever anticipated.
Long story short, we wound up buying the complete collection of 4 dvds and the book. Bob swerer productions presents alone in the wilderness, the dick proenneke photo book. Last year i visited his cabin sight in lake clark national park. This hourlong film gives an account of the first of over thirty years that dick has lived in isolation in the alaskan wilderness with only the wildlife and. Dick proenneke returned the next summer to finish the cabin where he lived for over 30 years. Alone in the wilderness depicts proennekes first year out in the wilderness in 1968 as he singlehandedly builds his log cabin. Alone in the wilderness dvd bellingham public library. The first summer he scouted for the best cabin site, and cut and peeled the logs he would need for his cabin. The dvds and companion book document the undertaking of one mans. Alone in the wilderness, dvd and vhs available, the story of dick. Dick proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own cabin on the shore of twin lakes. Watch through his eyes as he continues to document with his 16mm windup bolex camera, capturing his own amazing craftsmanship, the stunning alaskan wildlife and scenery and even a visit. Alaska silence and solitude dvd by bob swerer boundary. Watch through his eyes as he continues to document with his 16mm windup bolex camera, capturing his own amazing craftsmanship, the stunning.
Alone in the wilderness welcome to the homesteading. In 1997 bob swerer and bob swerer sr flew to twin lakes to visit with dick proenneke and explore the. The first summer he scouted for the best cabin site, and cut and peeled the logs he. Bob swerer productions presents alone in the wilderness the dick proenneke photo album. Most of the colour footage used in the film was shot with a stationary 16mm tripodmounted camera and accompanied by commentary on his daytoday experiences.
Visit the dick proenneke cabin in lake clark national park. Dick proennekes epic journey takes you on a vacation away from the hustle and bustle of todays fast paced society, and is a true breath of fresh air. Alone in the wilderness 2004 directed by dick proenneke. An alaskan odyssey dicks exact words are not known.
Lake clark national park and preserve alaska geographic association the following videos can be ordered from bob swerer productions, 2440 s. Documentary tells the story of dick proenneke who, in the late 1960s, built his own cabin in the wilderness at the base of the aleutian peninsula, in what is now lake clark national park. The documentary covers his first year incountry, showing his. This video is a simple account of the daytoday explorations and activities of richard. You dont know me by bob swerer alone in the wilderness. Alone in the wilderness and this, part ii, is a narrated videolog created by the team of bob swerer jr and sr, using film footage shot by the subject himself, dick proenneke. In 1997 bob swerer and bob swerer sr flew to twin lakes to visit with dick proenneke and explore the twin lakes region. Dick proenneke in alone in the wilderness 2004 alone in the wilderness. Later years alone in the wilderness, the story of dick proenneke. Bob swerer productions summary dick proenneke retired at age 50 in 1967 and decided to build his own cabin on the shore of twin lakes.