The Wild Trees by Richard Preston   Andrew Joslin   Apr 09, 2007 10:11 PDT  Richard Preston's thrilling chronicle of tall tree hunters and researchers, The Wild Trees, is released by Random House tomorrow April 10th. The book describes the tall-tree adventures of Dr. Steven Sillett, Marie Antoine, Chris Atkins and Michael Taylor. I believe Robert Van Pelt and other ENTS are mentioned. The book includes a first-hand account of the climb in September '06 to measure the world's current tallest tree, the Sequoia semipervirens Hyperion (tape drop measured 379.1 ft). Here's the LA Times review: http://tinyurl.com/2ev7q4 And more details, photo gallery and illustration examples: http://www.richardpreston.net Andrew Joslin Jamaica Plain, MA Wild Trees   John Knuerr   Apr 17, 2007 13:52 PDT  Anyone familiar with this fellow? He was featured on the Jon Stewart show last week I believe. http://www.amazon.com/Wild-Trees-Story-Passion-Daring/dp/1400064899 RE: Wild Trees   Andrew Joslin   Apr 17, 2007 14:55 PDT  Here is his website with more details on the book: http://www.richardpreston.net/ and the site of tall tree researcher and Humboldt State U. professor Stephen Sillett who is featured in the book (most excellent tree photos)... http://www.humboldt.edu/~sillett/ Andrew Joslin Jamaica Plain, MA RE: Wild Trees   abi-@u.washington.edu   Apr 17, 2007 19:38 PDT  Greetings, Steve and Marie are my best friends. Not only has Steve been my closest research colleague for more than the last decade, but has taken me to some amazing places. He truly is the folk hero that this book portrays him to be! Richard Preston is a fantastic writer - I think this book is must read for anyone who follows their passion. Cheers, - BVP   Home