The Telling of the World; Native American Stories and Art.
New York, NY: Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 1996. First Edition Thus. Hardcover. Quarto. 240 pp. Quarter cloth: dark green cloth spine with white papered boards; gilt titling to spine; illustration blind stamped to upper board. Color frontis; color illustrations, index. From the publisher. This "anthology contains legends and stories from many Native American tribes and nations - Mohawk, Sioux, Cree, Nez Perce, Yakima, Cherokee, Zuni, to name but a few - collected from both traditional and contemporary sources. These inspirational tales follow the path of life - from creation and birth, through adolescence, family relationships, love and marriage, death and renewal. Words recounted by respected storytellers reveal a unique approach to the world, as well as a desire to pass along the knowledge necessary to lead a good life. Taken as a whole, the stories reveal an innate power to entertain, to instruct, to bind people together into a healing community, and to provide an identity and a unifying vision.
These stories are richly illustrated with art - paintings, sculpture, drawings - created by modern Native American artists, and historically significant artifacts. Their work showcases the enduring spirit of Native American peoples who have found ways to survive and to continue telling their stories, revealing who they are for future generations. Among the artists included are Jaune Quick-To-See-Smith, George Longfish, Emmi Whitehorse, and Fred Kabotie. Corners lightly bumped. Overall, a tight and bright Near Fine copy in VG+ dust jacket. (Dust jacket lightly rubbed, small creases to upper edge, not price clipped.) Large heavy book, may require additional shipping. Item #4702
ISBN: 9781556704888
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