Neither God Nor Devil: Rethinking Our Preception of Wolves

By Eva-Lena Rehnmark

Author and artist Eva-Lena presents a beautifully illustrated examination of humankind's relationship with the wolf. Her watercolors and insightful text offer a passionate but clear-eyed view of this... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0764913387
• ISBN13: 9780764913389
• Release Date: January 2000
• Publisher: Pomegranate
• Length: 137 Pages
• Weight: 2.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 12.0" x 0.5" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

From the Publisher

"Lavish watercolor renderings and well-researched text offer a passionate, yet clear-eyed view of this fascinating animal. The first of the book's three sections explores the natural history of the wolf. The second offers a survey of the wolf's place in the myths and legends of many cultures. Finally, humankind's relationship with wolves is explored in a chronological overview that discusses where our paths diverged, and what factors were behind our deification and demonization of the animal. By Eva-Lena Rehnmark. "144 pages with 125 color illustrations. Hardcover book size: 8 3/4 x 11 3/4". ISBN: 0-7649-1338-7."--© Pomegranate

A wonderful exploration

In Neither God Nor Devil, Rehnmark eloquently and creatively presents wolves in a light heretofore unseen by most of us. This is a wonderful exploration of how humans have interacted with such fascinating animals over time, and the ways in which people have glorified and demonized wolves throughout history. Whether you are interested in wolves or simply intrigued by the ways in which people interact with nature, this is a great piece. And while it is certainly a sophisticated work, it is written/illustrated in a way that even kids can enjoy. This is just a fantastic book. One can only hope this is the first in a series.

Absolutely astonishing..

This book is amazing. Miss Rehnmark has truly captured the light of the wolf like no one else I have ever seen. It is highly suggested, and would be a wonderful gift to anyone. EXCELLENT!

Absolutely Incredible

I would suggest this book to anyone!! Eva-Lena Rehnmark has done such a fine job of telling the story of wolves and has some of the most incredible illustrations that I have ever seen done of wolves. The illustrations and story worked so incredibly well together, and I am excited for the next book that she makes, whatever the subject. ABSOLUTELY INCREDIBLE AND EXCELLENT BOOK!!

This is by far the most interesting wolf book available!

This book is facinating, thoroughly researched, and very unique. I am most impressed with the fact that this writer/illustrator somehow allowed her voice to come through, without it souding as though she were standing on a soapbox. Many ideas, and perspectives, from many different cultures, and time periods are shared, and all of it is comfortably digestable. There are many wolf books available that have some good things within their pages, but this book Neither God Nor Devil is the most interesting. This book has a great format, and comes to you highly reccomended.