Barry Holstun Lopez (born January 6, 1945) is an American author, essayist, and fiction writer whose work is known for its environmental and social concerns.

Lopez was born in Port Chester, New York

Lopez has been described as “the nation’s premier nature writer” by the San Francisco Chronicle. In his non-fiction, he frequently examines the relationship between human culture and physical landscape, while in his fiction he addresses issues of intimacy, ethics and identity. He has written introductions for and guest edited a number of books and anthologies, including Home Ground with Debra Gwartney, The Best American Spiritual Writing 2005, and The Future of Nature. In 2008, he guest edited two volumes of the journal Manoa with Frank Stewart, Maps of Reconciliation and Gates of Reconciliation.
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mandric: Bill Moyers very inspiring last hurrah on PBS with Barry Lopez. http://www.pbs.org/moyers/journal/04302010/profile.html

PsiChic: Bill Moyer’s final interview on PBS; amazing one with writer Barry Lopez. Not to be missed! http://dld.bz/bZcR

mbabwahsingh: Final Bill Moyers Journal interview: writer Barry Lopez. http://to.pbs.org/cGYELt

LuminousHeart: Exceptional interview / transcript, Barry Lopez http://is.gd/bRzFR Thanks @scottlondon his vivid wonder is just what I need tonight.

LuminousHeart: RT @scottlondon: "I know that if I’m not confused, and really afraid, my work isn’t going to be any good." — Barry Lopez http://is.gd/bRzFR

scottlondon: "I know that if I’m not confused, and really afraid, my work isn’t going to be any good." — Barry Lopez http://is.gd/bRzFR

SquareAndy: @its_susanne Re: reading, did you catch Barry Lopez on Bill Moyers last thurs? Great discussion. Reminded me how much I love Lopez.

tclovescricket: After watching the final Bill Moyers’ Journal, I need to get to the library & get books by Barry Lopez, Victor Frankl & Paul Woodruff. #fb

iFictionBooks: Field Notes: The Grace Note of the Canyon Wren – by Barry Lopez – HighBridge Audio. http://bit.ly/9vJuTk

_creeboy: @inkcanada I loved Barry Lopez with @BillMoyers. Watch the last show http://to.pbs.org/bIJU2U or read transcript http://to.pbs.org/bTBtYt

tominwindsor: @ROBERTJON Great show, wasn’t it, Robert. I really enjoyed the part with Barry Lopez too!

Eiffel3: Barry Holstun Lopez is an asshole!!!!!!!!!1 this is the most uninteresting book I have seen in my life!!

SuzanahRaffield: “Diversity is not a characteristic of life; it is a condition necessary for life … like air and water.” (Barry Lopez) Peace be upon him.

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Barry Lopez Blog Results

• The Mumpsimus: "Your work is to take care of the spiritual …
  BARRY LOPEZ: And Kazumasa San said to me, “Your work is to take care of the spiritual interior of the language.” And he said in Japanese this word we use, kotodama, means that each word has within it a spiritual interior. … Read more
• The Georgia Review Blog: Barry Lopez hits the airwaves courtesy of …
  Acclaimed writer Barry Lopez, who since 1993 has published five essays and two short stories in The Georgia Review, will soon be featured on the nationwide PBS television show Bill Moyers Journal. The broadcast is set for Friday, … Read more
• Bill Moyers Journal: Iowa Citizens + Jim Hightower + Barry Lopez + …
  Acclaimed author Barry Lopez joins Bill Moyers to discuss nature, spirit and the human condition. Lopez is an essayist, author and short-story writer, whose many books include ARCTIC DREAMS, winner of the National Book Award and OF …Read more
• Bill Moyers' Last Show | The Ruth Group
  Bill Moyers closed his long running PBS Journal with a visit from Barry Lopez. As usual, the conversation was thoughtful without being pedantic. The speak. Read more
• Barry Lopez in Seattle tomorrow, KUOW interview at 9 am | Chattermarks
  We’re getting ready for Barry Lopez’s visit to Seattle and couldn’t be more excited. We’re meeting him tonight at a private reception near Seward Park, and. Read more
• Paper Fort: Barry Lopez on Bill Moyers next Friday
  Barry Lopez on Bill Moyers next Friday · Barry Lopez will be appearing on the final episode of Bill Moyers Journal next Friday, April 30th. You can read more about it on the Georgia Review Blog. This weekend is the Stumptown Comics Fest … Read more

Barry Lopez Videos

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