In his art Jonathan Green paints an autobiography of his childhood and an ode to a people imbued with a profound respect for the dignity and value of others--the Gullah people of South Carolina's barrier islands. The 180 color images assembled in this collection showcase the meaning, purpose, and beauty that Green finds in the small but critical tasks of life.
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In his art Jonathan Green paints an autobiography of his childhood and an ode to a people imbued with a profound respect for the dignity and value of others--the Gullah people of South Carolina's barrier islands. The 180 color images assembled in this collection showcase the meaning, purpose, and beauty that Green finds in the small but critical tasks of life.
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Fair. HARDCOVER Acceptable-This is a significantly damaged book. It should be considered a reading copy only. Please order this book only if you are interested in the content and not the condition. May be ex-library. Standard-sized.
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Very good. See photos for condition. Minor shelf wear to DJ. A few scuffs on bottom page edges as shown. Otherwise in near new condition with no markings, tears, stains, creases, or pages missing.
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Green, Jonathan. Fine in fine dust jacket. Signed by author. Near Fine book in a Near Fine jacket. Inscribed by author on half-title page, otherwise unmarked. Spine straight and tight. Jacket clean and bright. Light shelf wear; no tears, no folds. Not from a library.... Hardcover. Blue cloth with gilt lettering over boards in an illustrated jacket. 214 pages. Columbia, South Carolina: University of South Carolina Press, September 1996. Hardcover. Blue cloth with gilt lettering over boards in an illustrated jacket. Near Fine book in a Near Fine jacket. Inscribed by author on half-title page, otherwise unmarked. Spine straight and tight. Jacket clean and bright. Light shelf wear; no tears, no folds. Not from a library. No remainder mark. Not clipped. 214 pages. Profusely illustrated in color. 10.6 x 12.2 x 1.1 inches. 4.2 pounds. Heavy item: Extra charges for expedited or international shipping. authors: Jonathan Green; Pat Conroy (foreword); Bettye J. Parker Smith (essay); Lynn Robertson (essay); Ronne Hartfield (essay) Paintings, magisterial and universal, that capture the essence of the vibrant Gullah community. In his art Jonathan Green paints the world of his childhood and an ode to a people imbued with a profound respect for the dignity and value of others--the Gullah people of the South Carolina barrier islands. His canvases, beloved for their sense of jubilation and rediscovery, evoke the meaning of community in Gullah society and display a reverence for the rich visual, oral, and spiritual traditions of its culture. His art also reveals a keen awareness of the interpersonal, social, and natural environments in which we live. The 180 images assembled in this collection showcase the meaning, purpose, and beauty that Green finds in the small but critical tasks of life. His work elevates the everyday--preparing morning meals, doing the wash, accomplishing farming chores, finishing a day's work, relaxing in the evening, and celebrates the social and religious--community dances, baptisms, weddings, funerals. Green allows his audience the space and silence to observe people unobtrusively as they pursue life's mission of labor, love, and belonging and as they work in harmony with nature's mysterious, ever changing fabric. While Green's paintings speak specifically to his own upbringing, they transcend racial, cultural, and ethnic boundaries, thus allowing individuals of all backgrounds to recall fond memories and to reflect on the place that purpose and dignity hold in their lives. In addition to a foreword by Pat Conroy, essays by Bettye J. (Mbitha) Parker Smith, Lynn Robertson, and Ronne Hartfield complement Green's images. They tell of the vitality of the Gullah community, the progression of Green's career, and the authenticity of his work.
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Green, Jonathan. Fine. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 216 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Green, Jonathan. Fine. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 216 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Green, Jonathan. New. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 216 p. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
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Green, Jonathan. New. Brand New! Not Overstocks or Low Quality Book Club Editions! Direct From the Publisher! We're a small town bookstore that loves books and loves it's customers! Buy from US! Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 216 p.