Divine Horsemen: Living Gods of Haiti by Maya Deren (English) Paperback Book

Description: Divine Horsemen by Maya Deren Reprint. Originally published: London; New York: Thames and Hudson, c1953. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description The classic, intimate study, movingly written with the special insight of direct encounter, Maya Derens Divine Horsemen is recognized throughout the world as the primary source book on the culture and spirituality of Haitian Vodoun. The work includes photographs and illustrations, glossary, appendices and index. Originally published by Thames and Hudson in 1953. Preface by Joseph Campbell. Author Biography Maya Derens immigrated to the United States with her parents, grew up mainly in Syracuse, New York, and attended Syracuse University. A social activist from her teens, she became interested in dance and then in filmmaking. Throughout the 1950s, until her death in 1961, Maya was a leading exponent of experimental cinema and considered one of the most influential artists. She traveled to Haiti in 1947, which led to the classic ethnographic study, Divine Horsemen. A two-hour documentary on her life and work was produced for BBC television in 1987. Review "Generally considered the best book ever done on Vodoun mythology." -- New York Post "More than thirty years have elapsed since Deren completed her filming, her audio recording, and her monumental ethnography of Haitian Vodoun. But her work ... continues to move and inform." -- Journal for the Society of Ethnomusicology Details ISBN0914232630 Author Maya Deren Language English ISBN-10 0914232630 ISBN-13 9780914232636 Media Book Format Paperback Year 1985 Birth 1917 Death 1961 Short Title DIVINE HORSEMEN REV/E Pages 366 DOI 10.1604/9780914232636 UK Release Date 1998-03-12 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States AU Release Date 1985-10-01 NZ Release Date 1985-10-01 US Release Date 1985-10-01 Publisher McPherson & Co Publishers,U.S. Edition Description New edition Publication Date 1985-10-01 Imprint McPherson & Co Publishers,U.S. Subtitle Living Gods of Haiti DEWEY 299.79294 Illustrations Ill. Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:9816911;

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