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Voudou, sex, death and revolution are key ingredients in the stunning themes and visual imagery of the street theatre Kanaval of Jacmel, Haiti, where the men drag up, black up, wear cow horns, throw lassos and put snakes in their mouths! Light years away from the government sponsored, tourist-inspired floats of carnival throughout the world, this event is a vessel for Haitian peasants to discuss the local politics of Haiti, talk about the slave revolt that gave birth to Haiti, the first Black Republic, to commune with ancestors both personal and historical and much more. The book is a fascinating combination of photography, cultural and historical analysis and background, anthropology and also includes a set of oral histories by participants in this unique event.
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I couldn't possibly recommend the photography of this book highly enough. It's wonderful. At times it reminded me of Joel-Peter Witkin--only without the stylised treatment. Truly exquisite.
The articles, however, are very uneven: some are very good indeed, whilst others are near parodic exemplars of postmodern word salad nonsense.
The articles, however, are very uneven: some are very good indeed, whilst others are near parodic exemplars of postmodern word salad nonsense.
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These are some of the most stunning photographs I have ever seen. And the first person essays that accompany them are priceless, profound and help illuminate the creative spirit that drives Haiti forward.
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