In the Eye of the Sun: Mexican Fiestas

by J.M.G. Le Clézio and Geoff Winningham

Book Overview

The fiestas provide tangible links to the pre-Hispanic cultures of middle America, intertwining some of the great Pagan festivals of these ancient peoples with catholic ritual and tradition. In the Eye of the Sun is a remarkable visual chronicle of Mexican life. The book also includes an introduction by Richard Rodriguez and an essay by J.M.G. Le Clezio.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0393315843
• ISBN13: 9780393315844
• Release Date: November 1996
• Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
• Length: 96 Pages
• Weight: 3.15 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 11.8" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Gorgeous color imagery from Mexico

This book shares the light, color, and poetry of Mexico with its readers. The photographer's passion for his subjects comes through with every photo. It is also an interesting view into the unique Mexican history of fiestas; the context of the traditions within daily life is very intriguing. I would highly recommend this book to those interested in either Mexico or color photography. It is a beautiful and sensitive work.