Geoff Winningham began photographing the popular fiestas of Mexico in 1984. Returning to the same Mexican villages several times a year, he formed personal relationships with families who permitted him to photograph them in the intimacy of their homes, and local officials who gave him special access to all phases of the celebrations. The fiestas provide tangible links to the pre-Hispanic cultures of middle America, intertwining some of the great Pagan festivals of these ancient peoples with catholic ritual and tradition. In ...
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Geoff Winningham began photographing the popular fiestas of Mexico in 1984. Returning to the same Mexican villages several times a year, he formed personal relationships with families who permitted him to photograph them in the intimacy of their homes, and local officials who gave him special access to all phases of the celebrations. The fiestas provide tangible links to the pre-Hispanic cultures of middle America, intertwining some of the great Pagan festivals of these ancient peoples with catholic ritual and tradition. In the Eye of the Sun is a remarkable visual chronicle of Mexican life. The book also includes an introduction by Richard Rodriguez and an essay by J.M.G. Le Clezio.
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Add this copy of In the Eye of the Sun: Mexican Fiestas to cart. $35.99, very good condition, Sold by Bookmarc's rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from La Porte, TX, UNITED STATES, published 1997 by W. W. Norton & Company, Inc.
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Very Good in Very Good jacket. CY1-A first edition (stated) hardcover book SIGNED by Geoff Winningham on the half-title page in very good condition in very good dust jacket that is mylar protected. Dust jacket has some wrinkling, chipping and crease on the edges and corners, previous owner's library seal emboss on the front bottom right corner, some scattered light scratches, rubbing and scuffing, light discoloration and shelf wear. Book lightly cocked, some bumped corners, previous owner's library seal emboss on the bottom right corner of the front free endpaper, light discoloration and shelf wear. Introduction by Richard Rodriguez, Essay by J.M.G. le Clezio. 9.25"x12", 96 Satisfaction Guaranteed. In the Eye of the Sun: Mexican Fiestas is a book of photographs by Geoff Winningham. The book is a study of the popular fiestas of Mexico, showing the inhabitants of several Mexican villages. The fiestas intertwine some of the great pagan festivals with Catholic ritual and tradition. These photographs show family scenes, revelers and religious ceremonies.
Add this copy of In the Eye of the Sun: Mexican Fiestas to cart. $80.68, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Hialeah, FL, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by W W Norton & Co Inc.
Add this copy of In the Eye of the Sun: Mexican Fiestas to cart. $141.05, new condition, Sold by GridFreed rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from North Las Vegas, NV, UNITED STATES, published 1996 by W W Norton & Co Inc.
