<p><strong><i>A Testimony of Serpent Handling</i> Master Edition is a limited, numbered edition of 900.</strong></p><p>This work by documentary photographer Hunter Barnes provides a unique and intimate portrait of a small community of serpent handlers in West Virginia. This devout way of life finds its roots in the King James Bible, with followers believing that the literal interpretation of passages of Mark and Luke regarding handling poisonous serpents and drinking lethal poisons is central to their faith. With lyrical reflections accompanying his photographs, Hunter’s sensitive study brings beauty and understanding to a perhaps misunderstood practice. In recording this slowly diminishing community, this photographic collection also provides a valuable service to the cultural history of the United States.<br><br><br><br>Also available as a Deluxe Edition of 100 with a Super 8 film shot by Hunter and a signed, numbered, limted edition silver gelatin photograph by Hunter, presented in a slipcase.</p>
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Striking limited edition, black and white study from one of America's foremost documentary photographers. This work by documentary photographer Hunter Barnes provides a unique and intimate portrait of a small community of Serpent Handlers in West Virginia. This devout way of life finds its roots in the King James Bible, with followers believing that the literal interpretation of passages of Mark and Luke regarding handling poisonous serpents and drinking lethal poisons is central to their faith. With lyrical reflections accompanying his photographs, Hunter's sensitive study brings beauty and understanding to a perhaps misunderstood practice. In recording this slowly diminishing community, this photographic collection also provides a valuable service to the cultural history of the United States. A Testimony of Serpent Handling is a limited, numbered edition of 900.
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Versandziele, Kosten & DauerAnbieter: Midway Book Store (ABAA), St. Paul, MN, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: near fine. First edition. Quarto. 11" x 9:" Black and gray boards with a photographic paste-down to front cover Black and white photographs.This is copy #409 of 1000 copies. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 79941
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Anbieter: Midtown Scholar Bookstore, Harrisburg, PA, USA
Hardcover. Zustand: Good. HARDCOVER Good - Bumped and creased book with tears to the extremities, but not affecting the text block, may have remainder mark or previous owner's name - GOOD Oversized. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers M0956648746Z3
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Anbieter: Setanta Books, Richmond, SURRE, Vereinigtes Königreich
Hardcover. Zustand: As New. 1st Edition. First edition first impression large format hardback in as new condition. Flat signed and numbered by Hunter Barnes. No markings. Please see pictures. PayPal accepted, any questions please get in touch. Signed by Author(s). Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers ABE-1571228029331
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