"This book celebrates Clifton F. Smith's life and shares some of the actual (and legendary) facts and remembrances that characterize Clif...Following the biographical essay, several of Clif's friends share personal reminiscences for the readers. This book includes a list of publications by and about Clif, reprints one of his articles from Museum talk, and provides a brief chronology of his Santa Barbara life." - Editor's preface, p. viii