NONFICTION | AVAILABLE FEBRUARY 2, 2027
LAND ELSEWHERE
A Redrock Respite
"Pol presents a respectful and evocative portrait of wilderness."
—JEAN ALGER, Narrow Gauge Book Cooperative
What happens when you're truly immersed in the wilderness? What can be born from stillness?
Eytan Pol longs for wildness and open space after growing up amid the highly cultivated lands and dense cities of the Netherlands. Drawn to the vast landscapes of the American Southwest, he arrives at Capitol Reef National Park in January 2020, eager to experience the iconic redrock country as a volunteer park ranger. But just as he starts to settle in, the world shifts. The park shuts down and no visitors are allowed for nearly two months so Pol now checks on trails populated by lizards, snakes, birds, and ever- changing desert light.
In this quiet wilderness, Pol’s journey takes an unexpected turn as he faces the raw power of nature and deep challenges of self-discovery in a world that’s suddenly come to a halt. With a newcomer’s fresh eyes, he learns the value and wonders of American public lands.
Trade Paper Original | ISBN: 9798890920492 | Nonfiction | $17.95 | 200 pp | Trim: 5.25 x 8” | February 2027
“A love letter to Capitol Reef National Park. Pol captures its dramatic landscapes with the eye of a poet and the passion of a painter, inspiring wonder, curiosity, and awe.”
—MARK STEVENS, The Fireballer
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
EYTAN POL received a PhD from Texas Tech University, where he studied American literature. Pol teaches at New Mexico Tech and lives in Socorro, New Mexico, with his wife and daughter.
PRAISE FOR LAND ELSEWHERE
"A love letter to Capitol Reef National Park. Pol captures its dramatic landscapes with the eye of a poet and the passion of a painter, inspiring wonder, curiosity, and awe."
—MARK STEVENS, The Fireballer
“Pol presents a respectful and evocative portrait of wilderness, bringing rock, tree, and dirt vividly to life while capturing the profound solitude of the natural world.”
—JEAN ALGER, Narrow Gauge Book Cooperative
“Whether exploring stars, rocks, or his own quest for a life well-lived, Pol takes us on an honest, clear-eyed journey.”
—LAURA PRITCHETT, Playing with Wildfire
“A captivating tribute to Capitol Reef National Park, enriched by the author’s wonder-filled perspective as a newcomer from Europe.”
—THOMAS LOWE FLEISCHNER, Astonished by Beauty
"Land Elsewhere is a great addition to the genre of desert meditations."
—JOSHUA WHEELER, Acid West
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"Through fresh eyes and a joyful voice, Land Elsewhere is unlike any other work of wilderness writing I've ever read."
—SCOTT SLOVIC, Going Away to Think
"Land Elsewhere invites readers to leave the road behind, embrace awe, and discover the rich landscapes and quiet community of Capitol Reef."
—KRISTIN LOYD, Director of The Sowell Family Collection in Literature, Community, and the Natural World
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