Photos by Steven
Today, friends of Dennis Edge came together in a place that he loved so much — Tompkins Square Park.
Edge, an East Village resident since 1970, passed away last Friday after a short illness.
For years, he documented the birds of Tompkins Square Park, even publishing a book on the subject...
Edge, a graphic designer by trade, picked up birding later in his life.
Throughout the afternoon, people stopped by and left tributes to Edge as well as homemade pieces of art...
We'll have more on Dennis and his life in a follow-up post.
Multiple readers told me how much he will be missed...
No!! My gosh he will be missed!!! So easy to talk to and so much in love with birds. You knew the world was okay for a moment when you saw his lens.
ReplyDeleteOh no! I wondered why I hadn’t seen him recently. Yes, he was always so friendly. RIP
ReplyDeleteI used to speak to this man while out walking my dog. The world needs more people like him.
ReplyDeleteWhere can we get the book!?
ReplyDeleteYes!!
DeleteDennis was a sweet man. We were in many art exhibitions with The Artistas de Loisaida,
ReplyDeletecurated by Carolyn Ratcliffe. He was a Great Photographer, RIP Dennis
Beautiful Memorial, Thank you EV Grieve and family and friends. I'll stop by today
Many people, apparently, would like to know where to get the book. And if it's out of print, it would be great if someone could try to get it back into print.
ReplyDeleteEven a photographed or scanned copy of his original book would be welcome.
Also. Maybe NYPL..might be interested. Tompkins Square Libray archives.
DeleteDennis was a well loved and regarded neighbor on our block of E. 9th Street, as well as birder. He'd recently let us know that he was working on publishing (self, we believe) his book of TSP/EV birds. Between his fellow birders (Steven among them) and us, we're sure we can let folks know when and where the book will be available. In the meantime, he'll be sorely missed by many.
ReplyDeleteI regret I never met Dennis, as I only started visiting the park when I started teaching at a local middle school late last year. I'd love to get a copy of Dennis's book for myself and one for the school!
DeleteThank u. I have 2 if Dennis’s signed prints in my wall. I would love to buy an original or high res version. He also photographed the birds in La Plaza Cultural
ReplyDeleteI am among Dennis's friends, along with Marush above who helped get the book published. It is fresh off the presses. Advance copies were delivered over the summer, and Dennis got to see them and even autograph some. The bulk of the deliver is coming in any day now, but it is a limited run, so do get your order in. It's a wonderful legacy to Dennis's artistry and love of nature, birds in particular!
ReplyDelete"TOMPKINS SQUARE PARK BIRDS" by Dennis Edge
ReplyDeleteTO ORDER A BOOK:
PAY BY CHECK: (include your mailing address) with payment to "Birds of Tompkins Square Park LLC" and mail it to:
East Village Postal
151 1st Avenue Suite 24
New York, NY 10003
OR to make a payment via PayPal go to paypal.me/Birds by Dennis
The price of the book including shipping & handling is $59.00. Please add NYC tax $5.24 or NYS tax $2.36 (for shipments outside of NYC but within NYS). There is no tax for shipments outside of the state.