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OverviewOne of the most enduring and universal Christmas traditions is the creche, or the Nativity scene: a representation of the story of Christ's birth. This beautiful book reveals the worldwide appeal and custom of the creche and the diversity of creative expression displayed in this art form. Creche artists featured include a third-generation American firefighter devoted to preserving the Spanish Colonial santos tradition; a woman who served in the Dutch resistance during the Nazi occupation of The Netherlands; Cambodian landmine victims who helped carve a nativity with Khmer features; and a carver from New Zealand whose work is based on Maori traditions. This book contains more than 100 creches (Nativity scenes) from over 70 countries reflect indigenous cultures from around the world. It is a wonderfully designed album, completed by an insightful text. It will appeal to anyone interested in collectables, folk art, cultural traditions and especially to those seeking the perfect Christmas gift book. Full Product DetailsAuthor: James L. GovanPublisher: Merrell Publishers Ltd Imprint: Merrell Publishers Ltd Dimensions: Width: 24.00cm , Height: 2.50cm , Length: 28.00cm Weight: 1.461kg ISBN: 9781858944029ISBN 10: 1858944023 Pages: 208 Publication Date: 12 September 2007 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Unknown Availability: In Print Limited stock is available. It will be ordered for you and shipped pending supplier's limited stock. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationJames L. Govan is a collector of contemporary creches and the founding president of the Friends of the Creche society. He is a former international aid and development worker. With his late wife, Emilia Govan, he searched all corners of the world for unique and unusual nativities. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |