Welcome to Talking Culture! In this weekly interview series from 97.9 The Hill WCHL, you’ll hear from writers, performers, musicians and individuals involved in advancing and promoting cultural arts in our community.

This week, Aaron welcomes photographer/filmmaker Andrew Kornylak, whose work has been featured in numerous natural publications – and who’s now the author of a book on rock climbing in the South. Published by Mountaineers Books, it’s called “Spare These Stones: A Journey Through Southern Climbing Culture” – featuring fun stories and anecdotes, encounters with unforgettable characters, and indelibly beautiful photographs as Kornylak explores the rich world of rock climbing across the American Southland.

Click here to order the book and get more information.

Aaron chats with Kornlyak about the book, its title (quoting from Shakespeare’s grave), the pictures, and Kornylak’s philosophy of climbing – which, ironically, doesn’t lend itself to photography as much as you’d expect.

Andrew Kornylak is doing a book talk Tuesday, September 9, from 6-9 p.m. at Chapel Hill’s Progression Climbing Gym, co-hosted by Great Outdoor Provision Company. Click here for details.

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