Join author John Kane ( Pilgrims of Woodstock attendees) this Woodstock Weekend (Aug 16, 20) via Facebook Live for
THREE DAYS OF PEACE AND ISOLATION ––ZOOMSTOCK 51!
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Here is what folks are saying about POW:
John, I’m on p208 of Pilgrims of Woodstock, almost done. I was there as a 16 yo, the whole time, Friday afternoon till after Hendrix played. Hitched both ways from Watertown, CT, went with a friend but lost him of course so spent the entire time roaming, solo, in hippie heaven. I am devouring every word of every story in your book, plus amazing photos. It’s like being there again. It was and has been a huge thing to me that I was there, my family/friends could not possibly understand that—I rarely talk about it—but apparently all the people in your book all felt like I did. It was huge to everyone I guess. So thank you for putting this book together—it’s amazing. And it WAS amazing. All the best, Bruce Littlefield, Andover, MA
If you are looking for a different “anniversary book” about Woodstock, this is the one. [Disclaimer: My husband, Allan DiBiase was an editor for this book].
It’s unique in that it’s composed entirely of never-seen-before photos taken by a professional photographer. His interest was on the attendees versus the performers on the stage. To complement this, author John Kane interviewed a slew of attendees and then selected 30 interviews for this book. The interviews reveal many common experiences that attendees had. But more interesting is the variety of people interviewed and how they got to and from the event. It’s this aspect––of a wildly diverse group of people coming together under difficult circumstances in a peaceful way––that’s the overarching theme of this book.
To put this differently: You may have seen the film. You may have heard the album. But you probably have not seen or heard that much from those who attended. Pilgrims of Woodstock fills this gap in a colorful and informative way.
~GD
"Pilgrims of Woodstock" is GLORIOUS!
I started crying at the DEDICATION and haven't stopped...text is poignant, photos are remarkable, layout is brilliant...still looking for my brother-in-law ...and the beat goes on...LOVE
~AZ
John, I’m on p208 of Pilgrims of Woodstock, almost done. I was there as a 16 yo, the whole time, Friday afternoon till after Hendrix played. Hitched both ways from Watertown, CT, went with a friend but lost him of course so spent the entire time roaming, solo, in hippie heaven. I am devouring every word of every story in your book, plus amazing photos. It’s like being there again. It was and has been a huge thing to me that I was there, my family/friends could not possibly understand that—I rarely talk about it—but apparently all the people in your book all felt like I did. It was huge to everyone I guess. So thank you for putting this book together—it’s amazing. And it WAS amazing. All the best, Bruce Littlefield, Andover, MA
If you are looking for a different “anniversary book” about Woodstock, this is the one. [Disclaimer: My husband, Allan DiBiase was an editor for this book].
It’s unique in that it’s composed entirely of never-seen-before photos taken by a professional photographer. His interest was on the attendees versus the performers on the stage. To complement this, author John Kane interviewed a slew of attendees and then selected 30 interviews for this book. The interviews reveal many common experiences that attendees had. But more interesting is the variety of people interviewed and how they got to and from the event. It’s this aspect––of a wildly diverse group of people coming together under difficult circumstances in a peaceful way––that’s the overarching theme of this book.
To put this differently: You may have seen the film. You may have heard the album. But you probably have not seen or heard that much from those who attended. Pilgrims of Woodstock fills this gap in a colorful and informative way.
~GD
"Pilgrims of Woodstock" is GLORIOUS!
I started crying at the DEDICATION and haven't stopped...text is poignant, photos are remarkable, layout is brilliant...still looking for my brother-in-law ...and the beat goes on...LOVE
~AZ
The Never Before Seen Woodstock Photos of Photojournalist Richard F. Bellak
In the summer of 1969, 400,000 people from across the country came together and redefined the music scene forever. Though the legacy and lore of Woodstock lives on in the memory of its attendees, a new generation can experience the real and unedited festival through Richard Bellak's never-before-seen photographs and John Kane's incredible new interviews.
Pilgrims of Woodstock offers a vivid and intimate portrait of the overlooked stars of the festival: the everyday people who made Woodstock unforgettable. The photographs and interviews capture attendees' profound personal moments across hundreds of acres of farmland, as they meditated, played music, cooked food at night, and congregated around campfires. For three days, they helped and relied on each other in peace and harmony. For most, it was a life-changing event. Now, as the 50th anniversary of the famed festival approaches, relive their experiences firsthand in Pilgrims of Woodstock.
By 1969 Richard F. Bellak’s work was in several major publications. In August of that year, the aspiring photojournalist traveled from his home in Brooklyn, NY to the rolling Catskill Mountains on an adventure of a lifetime. Although in his mid-thirties, Bellak could sense the special moments being had by the gathering flower children. For two days he aimed his lens at the Woodstock audience. The result is a beautifully atmospheric collection of never before seen images capturing the essence of what it was like to attend this life-changing event.
In the summer of 1969, 400,000 people from across the country came together and redefined the music scene forever. Though the legacy and lore of Woodstock lives on in the memory of its attendees, a new generation can experience the real and unedited festival through Richard Bellak's never-before-seen photographs and John Kane's incredible new interviews.
Pilgrims of Woodstock offers a vivid and intimate portrait of the overlooked stars of the festival: the everyday people who made Woodstock unforgettable. The photographs and interviews capture attendees' profound personal moments across hundreds of acres of farmland, as they meditated, played music, cooked food at night, and congregated around campfires. For three days, they helped and relied on each other in peace and harmony. For most, it was a life-changing event. Now, as the 50th anniversary of the famed festival approaches, relive their experiences firsthand in Pilgrims of Woodstock.
By 1969 Richard F. Bellak’s work was in several major publications. In August of that year, the aspiring photojournalist traveled from his home in Brooklyn, NY to the rolling Catskill Mountains on an adventure of a lifetime. Although in his mid-thirties, Bellak could sense the special moments being had by the gathering flower children. For two days he aimed his lens at the Woodstock audience. The result is a beautifully atmospheric collection of never before seen images capturing the essence of what it was like to attend this life-changing event.
