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Traces the life of the American minister and folk-artist and discusses his approach to art
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Finster has created a religiously inspired four-and-a-half-acre environment known as Paradise Garden in Georgia. Responding to visions and voices, he passionately expresses his devotion to his God by covering every conceivable surface on the site with streams of words and biblical scenes. He also retells his life's story in various versions to anyone who will listen. Both Patterson and Turner have created a portrait of Finster in his own words and further provide a photographic tour of his idiosyncratic work. After offering an introductory chapter, Patterson organizes Finster's stream-of-consciousness sermon-monologs in a coherent and chronological manner. Turner, who has interviewed the artist as well as his family and friends, writes about Finster's art, describes his fame, offers reactions to his mission and his creations, and supplies an extensive bibliography. While both titles will be sought by those interested in 20th-century folk art, Turner's book offers insights into the visionary experiences and manifestations of this self-proclaimed "Stranger from Another World."-- Judith Yankielun Lind, Roseland Free P.L., N.J.
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First edition (as stated upon copyright page). [10], 243 pages. Hardcover: H 26.25cm x L 19.5cm. Dust jacket rubbed with some scuffs; tears at spine ends; front flap is not price-clipped. Light green cloth. Interior pages are clean. Binding is firm. Please note that this book has an approximate shipping weight of 3 pounds (1.36 kg) and may require additional postage for any postal class other than domestic Media Mail. {Art-Shelf#1} ISBN 0394579615. Seller Inventory # PXZP-19237
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First edition (as stated upon copyright page) INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY THE ARTIST. [12], 244 pages. Hardcover: H 26.25cm x L 19.5cm. Dust jacket well rubbed with edge scuffs; several short tears plus 4cm tear at front panel's top right with verso tape repair; small subtle ink blemish at front panel's upper right; front flap is not price-clipped. Light green cloth with bright gilt stamped lettering to spine and front board. Artist's sign-line inscription "Howard Finster. To Bruce" on title page; slight soiling occurs near fore-edge margins of interior pages. Binding is firm. Laid-in is a brochure for Reverend Howard Finster's Wednesday, October 24, 2001 funeral service held by Erwin-Petitt Funeral Home in Summerville, Georgia. Please note that this book has an approximate shipping weight of 3 pounds (1.36 kg) and may require additional postage for any postal class other than domestic Media Mail. {Art-Shelf#2} ISBN 0394579615. Seller Inventory # PXZP-20104
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