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Spirit transformed : a journey from tree to totem
Source Record

1996
Book
Creators
Vickers, Roy Henry
Contributors
Herger, Bob; Payton, Brian; Carroll, Michael
Description
"Spirit Transformed tells the amazing story of a majestic cedar's journey from the forest to totem, as well as Vickers' own conquering of personal difficulties and the marvelous way he has combined modern technology with the art of carving."--Worldcat

More Information

ISBN
1551920158
Statement of Responsibility
Roy Henry Vickers with Brian Payton ; photographed by Bob Herger.
Publication Information
Vancouver : Raincoast Books
Physical Description
82 p. : col. ill. ; 31 cm
Contents
Preface -- Introduction : a new ptsan -- The salmon legend -- The secret life of a tree -- A reverence for wood -- The image maker -- Shared vision -- Colour and balance -- The timeless journey -- Spirittransformed -- The dance of the carvers -- Afterword.
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