The definitive GEORGE DIBBERN web site, devoted to his life, family and friends; to his book Quest (the new reprint edition is now available for purchase here); his ketch Te Rapunga; his passport and flag; his biography Dark Sun: Te Rapunga and the Quest of George Dibbern by Erika Grundmann (also available for purchase here).   Included on this site are photos and information for which there wasn't room in Dark Sun nor in Quest, or which I have acquired since publication of the books, as well as articles, reviews, newsletters, feedback, etc. 

ERIKA GRUNDMANN:

From 1993 till 2003, with the support of Dibbern's family, I researched and documented the adventurous and committed life of George Dibbern, a fun-loving vagabond, visionary and controversial sailor-philosopher with views well ahead of his time; I examined what motivated him, the sacrifices he made and what became of the family he left behind in Germany. The ensuing biography, titled Dark Sun: Te Rapunga and the Quest of George Dibbern, is a timely and inspiring chronicle of what one man can accomplish when he thinks for himself and acts upon his convictions.
In addition, my goal to bring about an affordable reprint of George Dibbern's much sought-after book Quest—anyone who has looked to buy a copy recognizes the need—has finally been met. The process took several tries and in the end I self-published, but to see the new Quest take shape has been very rewarding.
I welcome input from those who have known Dibbern, who have anecdotes, newspaper clippings, or photographs to share.

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