Hardback. Condition: New. The book is a research on the syncretism of the Argentinian rural bandits. The project follows the footsteps of Gauchito Gil and San la Muerte, two of many folk saints not recognized by the Roman Catholic Church but which are flourishing in Argentina. The Gauchito Gil is a legendary character of Argentina's popular culture. He was allegedly born in the area of Pay Ubre, nowadays Mercedes, Corrientes, possibly in the 1840s, and died on 8 January 1878. He became a mystical symbol of bravery stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. The book includes evocative pictures of the quacks, the pilgrims, the prayer centres, the gauchos arriving on horses to Mercedes the 8 January to celebrate the death of Gauchito Gil, those saved /cured by miracles, the most radical bandits with Gauchito tatooed, the Catholic Church representatives, and so on. Devotees of San La Muerte, which is depicted as a male skeletal figure holding a scythe, make offerings in hopes of favors ranging from health, fortune and protection to revenge. Toni Meneguzzo took the photographs included in the book in different Argentinian areas: Corrientes, El Chaco, Missione and Buenos Aires. The book includes texts by Andreas Sala, Daphné Anglès, Jean Blanchaert, Tommaso Basilio and Toni Meneguzzo.
Language: English
Published by Earth Aware Editions, 2012
ISBN 10: 1608871460 ISBN 13: 9781608871469
Seller: Russell Books, Victoria, BC, Canada
US$ 29.99
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Language: English
Published by Hardie Grant Books, Richmond, Victoria, Australia, 2012
ISBN 10: 1742704492 ISBN 13: 9781742704494
Seller: Goulds Book Arcade, Sydney, Newtown, Sydney, NSW, Australia
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. 512 pages. The dust jacket has a little wear. Books listed here are not stored at the shop. Please contact us if you want to pick up a book from Newtown.
Condition: New. The Gauchito Gil is a legendary character of Argentina s popular culture. This book includes evocative pictures of the quacks, the pilgrims, the prayer centres, the gauchos arriving on horses to Mercedes the 8 January to celebrate the death of Gauchito Gil,.
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Add to basketHardback. Condition: New. The book is a research on the syncretism of the Argentinian rural bandits. The project follows the footsteps of Gauchito Gil and San la Muerte, two of many folk saints not recognized by the Roman Catholic Church but which are flourishing in Argentina. The Gauchito Gil is a legendary character of Argentina's popular culture. He was allegedly born in the area of Pay Ubre, nowadays Mercedes, Corrientes, possibly in the 1840s, and died on 8 January 1878. He became a mystical symbol of bravery stealing from the rich and giving to the poor. The book includes evocative pictures of the quacks, the pilgrims, the prayer centres, the gauchos arriving on horses to Mercedes the 8 January to celebrate the death of Gauchito Gil, those saved /cured by miracles, the most radical bandits with Gauchito tatooed, the Catholic Church representatives, and so on. Devotees of San La Muerte, which is depicted as a male skeletal figure holding a scythe, make offerings in hopes of favors ranging from health, fortune and protection to revenge. Toni Meneguzzo took the photographs included in the book in different Argentinian areas: Corrientes, El Chaco, Missione and Buenos Aires. The book includes texts by Andreas Sala, Daphné Anglès, Jean Blanchaert, Tommaso Basilio and Toni Meneguzzo.
Language: French
Published by Reporters sans Frontières Editions
ISBN 10: 2362200108 ISBN 13: 9782362200106
Seller: Okmhistoire, St Rémy-des-Monts, SARTH, France
First Edition
Couverture souple. Condition: Comme neuf. Edition originale. Paris 2012. 1 Volume/1. -- Comme Neuf Broché cousu. Format 26 x 20 cm ( 488 gr ) -------- 144 pages. ******************* "" L'intérêt de Martin Parr pour la photographie se manifeste dès l'enfance, encouragé par son grand-père George Parr, lui-même photographe amateur accompli. Au début des années 1980, ses images s'attachent à présenter le mode de vie de l'Anglais moyen, miroirs du déclin social et moral de la classe ouvrière sous Margaret Thatcher. Il acquiert une renommée internationale pour son approche indirecte du documentaire social et son imagerie innovante, puis devient membre à part entière de Magnum Photos en 1994, loin des multiples controverses suscitées par son style photographique provocateur. Selon Martin Parr, le quotidien est imbu d'une atrophie morale et d'une absurdité telles que le seul moyen de s'en accommoder est d'acquérir un certain sens de l'humour. La banalité, l'ennui et le vide de sens inhérents aux temps modernes sont au centre de son travail. La thématique du tourisme, choisie par Martin Parr pour guider ce portfolio, traduit ces préoccupations et donne à voir, avec l'humour qui caractérise son travail, notre modernité dans toute son absurdité. "" ********************* Ref 188.