MATA ORTIZ POETRY OF THE CLAY Pottery. Poems. Artists: POESÍA DEL BARRO Cerámica. Poemas. Artistas

In this new BILINGUAL photo and poetry book, MATA ORTIZ POETRY OF THE CLAY Pottery, Poems, Artists. and the bilingual Spanish title, MATA ORTIZ POESÍA DEL BARRO Cerámica. Poemas. Artististas., Samuelson features the stellar pottery of 24 Contemporary Mata Ortiz potters paired with original poetry by the author. She also includes poetry, thoughts and dreams of the artists. This book has been hailed as unique and one-of-a-kind, with uplifting poetry about the pottery and the potters. "I often feel very moved," the author says, "by art that soars above the rest, as does the brilliant Mata Ortiz pottery. I wanted to honor their work with original poetry." Samuelson has gone beyond what would be a normal book about pottery by offering bilingual passages throughout the book. "So many books printed in America cannot be read by people who do not speak or read in English around the world, and I wanted people on both sides of our American Southwest "Borderlands" to be able to enjoy this stunning book of photography and poetry," Samuelson said. The book is 144 full-color photo pages with poetry, is hardbacked case-laminate, matte finish pages, and 8.25" x 11". Samuelson describes the book as a perfect gift for those who have everything, and a perfect coffee-table book to proudly display.
ASIN: B0D85K4L4T
VSKU: BVV.B0D85K4L4T.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Samuelson, Charmayne
Binding: Hardcover
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: Book has little sign of wear or use