Jack Parsons was a rocket scientist, an occultist and a member of Crowley's magical order. His eloquent writings on the human condition convey passion, intelligence and deep conviction. "Freedom Is A Two-Edged Sword of which one edge is liberty and the other responsibility, on which both edges are exceedingly sharp".
Santa Fe-style decorating is a coast-to-coast trend. Hundreds of thousands have scoured Christine Mather' s previous books, eager to incorporate Santa Fe design elements into their own homes. Now, in Santa Fe Houses, Mather combines concrete and practical home-decorating suggestions with the beautiful photographs of her longtime collaborator, Jack ...
A guide to Texas interior design and architecture provides detailed illustrated instructions on how to replicate Texan design details in a home, covering such topics as construction, furniture, and art. 20,000 first printing.
This book is a practical field guide to over 75 religious sites. "Built of Earth and Song" provides historical data on each church and the religious art within it, along with maps, a glossary of relevant Spanish and English terms, and a concise bibliography.
The bestselling author of Santa Fe Style heads west again with Native American, a celebration in more than 400 full-color photographs of the crafts, traditions, ceremonies, and lifestyles of American Indians.
Now available in paperback, this colourful volume is a celebration of the customised low-rider cars that are a vital part of a particular Hispanic subculture in New Mexico. They have amazing custom paint jobs, upholstery, steering wheels, and even murals on the hood, trunk, or sides. Parsons has photographed many of these cars and their owners, ...
Tells the surprisingly elaborate story of the chilli in New Mexico. We meet the people who depend on the chilli for their livelihood, from the growers and harvesters who have pledged to keep their family heritage alive, to the scientists whose on-going goal is to produce a richer colour or easier-to-peel skin. Through vivid photographs and flowing ...
Parsons's stunning images reveal the magical qualities of the upper Rio Grande region, from its bustling Indian market places to the charming churches, ancient petroglyphs, lively fiestas, and haunting old ranchos. 100 color photos.
The author of Santa Fe Style and Native America explores the world of the cowboy, pioneer, and adventurer with more than 350 full-color photographs of the West as it is and fine vintage photographs of the West as it was.
Part of the New Perspectives series, this text offers a case-based, problem-solving approach and innovative technology for meaningful learning of Microsoft Excel 2003.
Through photos and interviews, this book is an extraordinarily intimate glimpse into the creative spaces and minds of fifty-two New Mexico artists whose work environments are as varied as the artwork produced in them. Among those represented are contemporary painters, sculptors, printmakers, ceramic and textile artists, video and conceptual ...
Richly illustrated with examples of 18th and 19th century art northern New Mexico's village churches, Santos is an in-depth investigation into the artistic heritage of the New Mexican santero (saint maker). Along with photographer Jack Parsons, Marie Romero Cash visited every church in the region and documented, identified, and measured each piece ...
This study examines the compound problem of population/poverty/development/pollution and conservation which in turn involves a low quality of life for many hundreds of millions. It asserts that anything that tends to worsen this situation is seriously dysfunctional.
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