Cannery Row: The History of John Steinbeck's Old Ocean View Avenue- Photography from the Pat Hathaway Historical Photo Collection

by Michael Kenneth Hemp

The evolution of Monterey history from its Spanish colonial origins to its rise to become "Sardine Capital of the World"—and the stage upon which Pulitzer and Nobel winner, John Steinbeck, set "Cannery Row" and "Sweet Thursday"—is illustrated with 178 archival photographs from the Hathaway Collection. This new Second Edition features state-of-the-art "stochastic" (random dot) imaging and printing technology to bring dramitic clarity and detail to its digitially restored photography. The photos in this book illustrate the evolution of Monterey history, the fishing and canning industries, the processes and working conditions in Monterey's world famous sardine trade. They also show in accurate detail the actual locations used by John Steinbeck in his Cannery Row fiction. The book contains a detailed, indexed historical map to the Row's canneries and literary sites, a full text index, a research bibiolgraphy, recommended website resources, and a special family album of marine biologist, Edward F. Ricketts.

Genres: History, Nonfiction

128 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 1987

Reviews

[Sheryl Smith]

Good history and background about how Cannery Row came into being and how it developed. Lots of great pictures.

[Philip Clum]

Very interesting history of Cannery Row with great photographs. It helps to flesh out the world of Steinbeck's Cannery Row story.

[Peter Tillman]

Good for visits. I should buy one....