Howard Finster, Stranger from Another World Tapa dura - 1989

Abbeville Press, 1989. Abbeville Press, 1989. Book. New. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. New copy in decorative hardcovers, may show some minor shelf wear a beautiful copy!.. n. 1st Edition. Hardcover. New. Book.

New York: Abbeville Press, 1989. First edition. Hardcover. A very good plus copy. The Georgia folk artist in his own (mostly) words. Attractive and detailed career retrospective of the "man of visions now on this earth," published 12 years before his death in 2001. A backwoods Baptist preacher inspired by the Gospel, visitations from the dead, and visions of extraterrestrial life, the Reverend Howard Finster is an unlikely candidate for art celebrity. But in this collection of 150 of the artist's paintings, fans can make the pilgrimage to Finster's Paradise Garden in Pennville, Georgia. 120 illustrations in full color. Lightly used, slight sag to text block, but binding firm (particularly for this title). Boards bright and unscratched. No dust jacket as issued.

New York: Abbeville Press, 1988. by Howard Finster as told to Tom Patterson Photography by Roger Manley, Victor Faccinto and other friends of Howard Finster Stated First Edition with full number line 4to size square pictorial hardcover; 223 heavyweight, glossy pages From back: "...The Reverend Howard Finster had his first vision at the age of three, and by age fifteen he'd gotten the call to preach, traveling the tent-revival circuit and pastoring small churches. Not until much later did he realize that he mission as a "Stranger from Another World" was to save this world through his sacred art. His Paradise Garden in Pennville, Georgia - a labyrinthine wonderland of paintings, sculpture, and architecture - attracts thousands of visitors each year, and his individual pieces sell to eager collectors before the paint dries. (This book) overflows with his exuberant creations along with rare family photographs and early view of his environmental extravaganzas. Accompanying this widely… Leer más

Abbeville Press, 1989-01-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!