The Unforgettable Sea of Cortez: Baja California's Golden Age, 1947-1977: The Life and Writings of Ray Cannon. by Kira, Gene S - 1999.

Torrance, California:: Cortez Publications, 1999.. 1st Edition, so stated; 1st Printing.. Hardbound . BINDING/CONDITION: green boards with gilt text; the spine is slanted, otherwise a Very Good+ book, with a Very Good+ dust jacket; the dust jacket is not price clipped.. 4to (11.25 inches tall) . Chronology, index. photo endpapers. Description: Well illustrated with black and white photographs. Ray Cannon and Carla Laemmle met in 1935; for 42 years she was the love of his life, his editor, professional confidant, and friend (she permitted herself to be known only as Ray Cannon's secretary). During the two decades following Ray's death, Carla preserved every manuscript, letter and photograph from their years together, helping make this book possible. The book is dedicated to Carla, and she has Inscribed and Signed this copy (on the dedication page). Ray's 30 year career spanned a golden age for Baja California. Here is the story of Ray Cannon, and here are his greatest and wildest fish stories, and the land he loved.