Edited by Penny Harrison
Foreword by Denis Hayes

Since its beginnings, Open Spaces has been on the cutting edge of thinking about the Pacific Northwest -- an intelligent, provocative, beautifully conceived magazine for thoughtful readers who are searching for new ways to understand the region, themselves, and many of the major issues of our time.

Collectively, the writers in this volume apply their expertise and talent to provide an intelligent and informed context through which to see public issues and make sense of the changes that continue to shape the region and our world. Individually, they touch on our deepest sense of human experience and continuity and reflect the spirit of the Northwest. Open Spaces enlightens, challenges, and inspires.

FEATURED WRITERS

Bruce Babbitt
Richard P. Benner
Linda Besant
Emory Bundy
Jeff Curtis
Bob Davison
Sandra Dorr
Angus Duncan
David James Duncan
Tom Grant
Stephen J. Harris
Roy Hemmingway
Thomas F. Hornbein
William Kittredge
Jane Lubchenco
Kathleen Dean Moore
Lee C. Neff
James Opie
Diarmuid F. O'Scannlain
Jarold Ramsey
Richard Rapport
Eric Redman
William D. Ruckelshaus
Robert Sack
Edward W. Sheets
Scot Siegel
Kim Stafford
John Struloeff
Ann Ware
Charles Wilkinson

PRAISE FOR OPEN SPACES 

"This is a anthology of beautiful pieces -- time devoted to reading these pieces will be rewarding!" -Jerry F. Franklin, University of Washington

"Just looking at the table of contents for this anthology launches the reader on a journey, and there could be no better tour guides than the impressive group of authors in this collection, who represent some of the most thoughtful observers about finding our proper place in the world." -Janet Neuman, Lewis and Clark Law School

"For many of us the Pacific Northwest is a combination of a lot of things: nature, cities, ancient cultures, pop culture, farms, fashion. For many years Open Spaces brought that vital synthesis to life, giving us a better sense of our region and our reasons for being here. This anthology is a celebration, both of the Pacific Northwest and of the important and enlightening work done by Open Spaces.  This should be required reading for everyone, particularly those charged with stewarding this region into its next century." -Ethan Seltzer, urban studies, Portland State University

"Writers with deep roots in this place are gathered here to tell us old stories of the land that has shaped our character. Open Spaces is a gift." -Molly Gloss, winner of the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Award