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Gordon Hempton

Gordon Hempton
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Gordon Hempton

Gordon Hempton is an acoustic ecologist and Emmy Award-winning sound recordist. For nearly 25 years he has provided professional audio services to musicians, galleries, museums, and media producers, including Microsoft, Smithsonian, National... Read full bio

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Q. What’s your fantasy profession?
A. Do you mean a job that I could never have? Dangerous waste of time but let me give it a try: recycling airplanes and ATV's into hearing protection
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My life in 8 words: "I sleep with an open window and gratitude."
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December 19, 2008

I live on the Olympic Peninsula of Washington state in a rural location that affords beautiful views of both snow-capped...
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One Square Inch of Silence will be released on March 02, 2010 in Trade Paperback
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One Square Inch of Silence is now available in Trade Paperback
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One Square Inch of Silence will be released on March 31, 2009 in
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One Square Inch of Silence is now available in Hardcover
Mar 24, 2009
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Gordon Hempton Q. What is your motto or maxim? A. The universe is only half made.—John Muir Q. What is your favorite occupation, when you’re not writing? A. nature sound portraiture Q. If you could be anywhere in the world right now, where would you choose to be? A. Home for Christmas. I'm here! Where's Oogie and Abby (my kids)? Hope they make it before the snow piles up any deeper. Q. What’s your best quality? A. Endurance. Q. What’s your greatest fear? A. Having to answer questions like this. Learn more about Gordon Hempton

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Sooke News Mirror, January 16, 2013
...not just the visual beauty of nature but the sounds as well. There’s a book written by Gordon Hempton, who lives near Port Angeles, called One Square Inch of Silence. It explores the facts about sound, health and environment as well as details his...
Barrington Courier-Review, August 7, 2012
...or (815) 344-1294. Aug. 11: One Square Inch of Silence: One Man’s Quest to Preserve Quiet by Gordon Hempton. Child’s play Marriott Theatre for Young Audiences, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire. www.marriotttheatre.com. (847) 634-0200. Through...
Mundelein Review, August 7, 2012
...or (815) 344-1294. Aug. 11: One Square Inch of Silence: One Man’s Quest to Preserve Quiet by Gordon Hempton. Child’s play Academy at Citadel Theatre, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. www.citadeltheatre.org. Sept. 8-Dec. 3: Fall semester...
Libertyville Review, August 7, 2012
...or (815) 344-1294. Aug. 11: One Square Inch of Silence: One Man’s Quest to Preserve Quiet by Gordon Hempton. Child’s play Academy at Citadel Theatre, 300 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest. www.citadeltheatre.org. Sept. 8-Dec. 3: Fall semester...
Barrington Courier-Review, July 3, 2012
...by Temple Grandin. Aug. 11: One Square Inch of Silence: One Man’s Quest to Preserve Quiet by Gordon Hempton. Child’s play Akoo Theatre at Rosemont, 5400 N. River Road, Rosemont. Tickets are available at www.ticketmaster.com or (800) 745-3000 ; the...
Mundelein Review, July 3, 2012
...by Temple Grandin. Aug. 11: One Square Inch of Silence: One Man’s Quest to Preserve Quiet by Gordon Hempton. Child’s play “Beethoven Lives Upstairs,” featuring the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra, will be presented by Classical Kids Live! at 11...
Libertyville Review, July 3, 2012
...by Temple Grandin. Aug. 11: One Square Inch of Silence: One Man’s Quest to Preserve Quiet by Gordon Hempton. Child’s play “Beethoven Lives Upstairs,” featuring the Elgin Youth Symphony Orchestra, will be presented by Classical Kids Live! at 11...